Tamil Nadu • Cuddalore

Cuddalore of social worker in District Child Protection Unit Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Cuddalore for the post of Social Worker In District Child Protection Unit. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2024-07-16

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts2024-11-11
Application Deadline2024-07-16

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2024-07-16. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Register the procuring entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to initiate the tender creation process and generate a unique Tender ID.

2

Conduct a pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries from prospective bidders, ensuring transparency and providing necessary amendments or corrigenda to the tender document before the final submission deadline.

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Execute a two-cover system submission where bidders upload technical credentials in the first cover and financial BoQ in the second, ensuring no price disclosure occurs during the technical evaluation phase.

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Perform a rigorous technical evaluation followed by the opening of the commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders to determine the L1 vendor based on the lowest evaluated financial quote.

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Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and the submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cuddalore of social worker in District Child Protection Unit Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must provide proof of successful execution of at least one similar project in social welfare or government human resource outsourcing within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, is required.
Statutory Benchmark MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for social workers in the Cuddalore District Child Protection Unit requires a robust financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be estimated based on the prevailing minimum wage rates and administrative overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to ensure service continuity and quality. A non-refundable tender fee is typically waived for GeM-based procurements to encourage participation. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the contract value, ensuring accountability for service delivery timelines while protecting the procuring entity against operational disruptions in sensitive child protection services.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be handled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed in Cuddalore. Payments shall be processed on a milestone basis upon verification of monthly attendance and service reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to administrative deliverables. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service providers must strictly adhere to statutory labor laws, ensuring timely disbursement of wages to social workers, with the procuring entity maintaining the right to audit payroll records periodically.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cuddalore of social worker in Distr

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to participate in this tender?

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for service-based contracts to ensure clear accountability; however, sub-contracting is permitted only with prior written approval.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the specific format provided in the tender document, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The standard bid validity period is 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or alter their offer.

Is there a price variation clause for wage revisions?

Yes, the contract includes a price variation clause linked to the revision of minimum wages notified by the Government of Tamil Nadu, applicable only to the wage component.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass/fail criteria regarding mandatory compliance, followed by a quality-cum-cost based selection (QCBS) if specified in the tender document.

Can the PBG be submitted in the form of a Demand Draft?

Yes, the PBG can be submitted as a Demand Draft or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank, favoring the District Child Protection Officer, Cuddalore.