NTA tender requires in-house data analytics team of 5 for AI-based test software
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is selecting a service provider to develop content for mock tests at National Test Centers (NTCs) and Test Practice Centers (TPCs), and to develop, operate, and maintain the TPC software with AI-based statistics to improve learning outcomes.
Bidders must be an entity in India with a minimum of 3 years of experience in developing question papers and answer keys for computer-based mock tests. The organization must be profitable with an annual average turnover of at least Rs. 10 Crore during the last three financial years (2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18) related to IT services, assessment, examination, online learning, or software implementation. Consortium bids are acceptable if specifically permitted in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), with the lead partner fulfilling the qualifying criteria.
- Tender Type: Single stage two bid tender system (Online bids only)
- EMD: Rs. 5 Lakhs (Refundable)
- Cost of Tender Form: Rs. 5000/-
- Bid Submission Deadline: 3:00 pm on 9th October, 2019 (as per Corrigendum 2)
- Technical Bid Opening: 3:00 pm on 10th October, 2019 (as per Corrigendum 2)
- Bid Validity: 180 days (for EMD/Bank Guarantee validity)
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| Official title | Selection of Service Provider for Development of Content for Mock Tests at National Test Centers (NTCs) - Test Practice Centers (TPCs) of National Testing Agency, and perform responsibilities to develop, operate and maintain TPC Software and Providing AI based Statistics focused on improving learning outcomes |
| Source body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Reference number | NTA/2019-20/015 |
| Status | closed (archive) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Closing date | 2019-10-09 |
| Documents | 3 · changed 2× after publishing |
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- The department changed this document 2 times after first publishing it.
- A corrigendum changed “qualification_criteria_experience” from “minimum of 3 year experience in development of Question Papers & Answer Keys of computer based Tests” to “minimum of 3 year experience in development of Question Papers & Answer Keys of computer-based mock tests” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “qualification_criteria_turnover” from “annual average turnover of at least Rs.10 Crore during the last three financial years” to “annual average turnover of at least Rs.10 Crore during the last three financial years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 related to IT services/ Assessment/ Examination/ online learning/ software implementation” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “technical_evaluation_content_development” from “JEE Main 5000 Questions. NEET- UG 5000 Questions UGC-NET 5000 Questions CMAT 200 Questions GPAT 200 Questions” to “JEE Main or similar Test for 9.5 Lakh* Candidates 5000 Questions. NEET- UG or similar Test for 15 Lakh* Candidates 5000 Questions. CMAT or similar Test for 6.5 Lakh* Candidates 200 Questions. GPAT or similar Test for 4.5 Lakh* Candidates 200 Questions.” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “technical_evaluation_research” from “evidence of original research for learning outcomes/ score improvement” to “evidence of original research for learning outcomes/ score improvement with minimum 1 published patent application(s)” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “Last date for submission of Bid” from “3 pm on 28.9.2019” to “3 pm on 9.10.2019” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “Opening of Technical bid” from “3 pm on 30.09.2019 at NTA Office Noida” to “3 pm on 10.10.2019” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- A corrigendum changed “Submission of Cost of tender Document, EMD and all Annexures in hard copy” from “05.30 pm on 16.9.2019” to “4:30 pm of 9th October, 2019” (corrigendum dated 2019-09-26).
- What prompted each amendment, and was the closing date extended to give bidders time to respond?
- Do the eligibility and scope requirements match the stated purpose and estimated value?
- Were all amendments published on the portal before the deadline?