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HINDUSTAN TIMES, DATED 18.02.2021 (THURSDAY)
दैनिक जागरण, ददिाांक 18.02.2021 (गुरूवार)
BUREAU OF POLICE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (Research & Correctional Administration Division)
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Subject – Hiring 12 Consultants for preparing Prison Training Manuals for various categories of Staff and Officers in Jails.
Background-
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) came into existence in 1970 with the
mandate to identify the needs and problems of police in the country and initiate, stimulate and sponsor
research in this field in coordination with universities, research institutes, ministries, States, UTs, CPOs,
CAPFS and other agencies. In 1995, Ministry of Home Affairs entrusted responsibility of Correctional
Administration work to the Bureau with the mandate to identify and study the problems affecting Prison
Administration and to promote advanced research and training in the field of Correctional Administration.
It is also responsible for the application of latest developments in science and technology to
police/prison work. Over the years, BPR&D has also been entrusted with monitoring the needs and
quality of training in the Central and State Police/Prison Organizations and assisting the Ministry of
Home Affairs in the development of standards and quality requirements for equipment and infrastructure
used in Police/Prison work.
1. Scope of Work/Objectives-
Scope of Work/ Objectives of this project is as follows-
1.1 To prepare 50 standardized Prison Training Manuals/Handbooks as per Terms and Conditions of the project.
1.2 To prepare curricula for Training of Trainers for each course, including basic courses, minimum
requirements for engaging faculty / resource persons assigned to take classes.
1.3 To develop the training material for standardization and upgradation of training of Prison Officers
and Staff across the country so that quality of training is standardized and quality of training is
enhanced across the country.
1.4 To contribute to the Capacity building and professional competency of the Prison Officers and Staff
by preparing the proposed standardized Training Manuals & Handbooks.
1.5 To catalyze technological Intervention in training for better service delivery and to facilitate training
of Prison Officers and Staff in latest legal and administrative provisions governing Prison
Administration
2. Deliverable -
2.1 (i) 05 Prison Training Manuals for Basic Courses for different Prison Officers and Staff.
2.1 (ii) 08 Prison Training Manuals for In-Service Courses for Prison Officers and Staff.
2.1 (iii) 20 Prison Training Manuals for Specialized Training Courses for Prison Officers and Staff.
2.1(iv) 10 Prison Training Manuals for Specialized Training Courses for the Warders.
2.1 (v) 02 Prison Training Manuals for Vertical Interaction Course for Officers and Officials.
2.1 (vi) 05 Handbooks for the various categories of Prison Staff (Do’s & Don’ts).
2.2 Details of 05 Prison Training Manuals for Basic Courses are as under:-
Sl. No.
Name of the course
Rank of the Officer for which Prison Training Manual is to be prepared
Duration of the course
Remarks
1. Basic course Assistant Jailor One Year ---------
2. Basic course Probation Officer 03 Months ---------
3. Basic course Welfare Officer 03 Months ---------
4. Basic course Medical Officer/Psychiatrist One month ---------
5. Basic course Social worker/ Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC)/Board of Visitors (BOV)/District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Representatives
One week Orientation course
2.3 Details of 08 Prison Training Manuals for In-Service Courses are as under:-
Sl. No.
Name of the course Duration Remarks
1. Warders 1 month (Every 3 years) To be linked to promotion for 3rd, 6th, 9th 12th and 15th year of service.
2. Head Warder to Asst. Jailor on Promotion
3 months (Every 3 years)
3. Asst. Jailor to Deputy Suptd. 1 month (Every 3 years)
4. Dy. Supdt. to Supdt. of Central Prison
1 month (Every 3 years)
5. Dy. Supdt to Supdt Central Prisons on Promotion
1 month (Every 3 years)
6. Probation Officer 1 month (Every 3 years)
7. Welfare Officer 1 month (Every 3 years)
8. Medical Officer/ Psychiatrist 1 month (Every 3 years)
2.4 Details of 20 Prison Training Manuals on Specialized Courses for Prison officers are as under:-
Sl. No
Name of the course Rank of the Officer for which Prison Training Manual is to be prepared
Duration of the course
Remarks
1. Human Rights in Prison Administration Asst. Jailor to Superintendent of Prisons
1 Week ---------
2. Technology in Prison Administration 1 Week ---------
3. Prison Security-Dynamic and Static, Emerging Challenges
1 Week ---------
4. Emergencies in Prison Management 1 Week ---------
5. Rehabilitation of Prison Inmates - A Relook 1 Week ---------
6. Managing- Prison Industries 1 Week ---------
7. Oversight Mechanisms in Prison Administration
1 Week ---------
8. Leadership in Prison Administration 1 Week ---------
9. Best Practices in Prison Administration 1 Week ---------
10. Training of Trainers 1 Week ---------
11. Legal services in Prisons 1 Week ---------
12. Categorization, Classification of Prisoners 1 Week ---------
13. Gender Sensitization 1 Week ---------
14. Engaging with Vulnerable/Special Needs of prisoners
1 Week ---------
15. Skill Development/ Educational programmes in Prisons
1 Week ---------
16. Accountability and Transparency in Prison Administration
1 Week ---------
17. De-radicalization of Prison Inmates -Religious, Caste and Extremism
1 Week ---------
18. Correctional Programmes in Prisons 1 Week ---------
19. Principles of Prison Management Asst. Jailor to Superintendent of Prisons, Police, Lawyers, DLSA and NGOs
1 Week Multi stakeholder courses
20. Stakeholder Coordination Course 1 Week
2.5 Details of 10 Specialized Courses for Prison Warders are as under:-
Sl. No.
Name of the course Rank of the Officer for which Prison Training Manual is to be prepared
Duration of the course
Remarks
1. Rehabilitation and Correctional programmes for prisoners
Warder to Chief Head Warder 1 Week ---------
2. Custody of Prisoners and search procedures
1 Week ---------
3. Best Practices in Prison Administration
1 Week ---------
4. Transparency as Antidote to Corruption in Prison Administration
1 Week ---------
5. Dynamic and static security in Prisons
1 Week ---------
6. Rights of Prisoners- International covenants and Supreme Court Judgments
1 Week ---------
7. Technology in Prison Administration 1 Week ---------
8. Gender Sensitization course 1 Week ---------
9. Stress Management for Warders 1 Week ---------
10. Principles of Prison Administration Warder to Chief Head Warder, Police, lawyers, DLSA and NGOs.
1 Week Multi stakeholder course
2.6 Details of 02 Prison Training Manuals for Vertical Interaction Courses (Senior Officers) are as under:-
2.7 Details of 05 Hand Books are as under:-
Sl. No.
Designation Remarks
1. Probation Officers ---------
2. Welfare Officers ---------
3. Warders ---------
4. Prisoner’s Rights and Obligations To be updated
5. Board of Visitors-Non official To be updated
Sl. No.
Name of the course Rank of the Officer for which Prison Training Manual is to be prepared
Duration of the course
Remarks
1. Principles of Prison Management Constitutional Court directions-An update
Warder to IG Prisons 1 week ---------
2. Principles of Prison Management Constitutional Court directions-An update
Dy. Superintendent Prisons to IG Prisons, Lawyers DLSA, Judicial Officers, Police officers and NGOs.
1 week Multi Stakeholder course
3. Eligibility criteria –
3.1 Academic Qualifications & Work Experience –
3.1 (i) Consultants should be professionals having a Bachelor’s/ Master’s/ Ph.D. degree in the relevant
subject viz., Social Science, Law, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Management, Human Resource
Development, Gender Sensitization, Life Skills, Technology Management etc. with a minimum Work
Experience of Five (5) years. The work experience requirement may be relaxed in exceptional cases in
respect of deserving candidates.
3.1 (ii) The Consultant to be a Retired/ Serving individual having served in Prison Administration/ Prison
Management/ Prison Reforms/ Trainers under Training Institutions/Capacity Building/Resource Person/
Relevant Autonomous Bodies/Organizations Implementing the Govt. Schemes related to capacity
building and liaising with Govt. of India and various stakeholders like the State Govt./NGOs, academic &
research institutions etc., for a minimum period of 5 years.
3.1 (iii) Further, the Consultant should preferably have knowledge of latest technology in training and
extensive experience in developing and organizing various In-Service Refresher Training for Prison
Officers or developing extensive Methodologies/Pedagogies to be adopted in Training of Prison/ Police/
Civil Service Officers.
3.2 Desirable Qualification –
Extensive Research Work in the domain of Social Science, Law, Management, Human Resource
Development, Gender Sensitization, Life Skills, Technology Management etc.
4. Period of Consultancy (Duration and Extension of Contract) –
Duration of the Contract is for Six (06) MONTHS from the date of award of Contract which may be
extended by the Competent Authority under most urgent exigencies beyond which no extension will be
granted.
5. Mode of Application –
5.1 A Serving Official may apply through his/ her respective Organization/Department/Institute of the
Central or State Government, Autonomous Bodies/Organizations accompanied with due permission/No
Objection Certificate (NOC).
5.2 A Retired Official or an Individual may apply individually or through an Organization/
Department/Institute of the Central or State Government, Autonomous Bodies/Organizations /Non-
Government Organizations (NGOs).
5.3 NGOs must necessarily be registered at Darpan – the NGO registration Portal of NITI Aayog.
6. Methodology of Execution of the Project-
A Serving / Retired Officers/Officials of the Correctional Administration/Services will be nominated as
“Project Coordinator” for giving necessary brief related to Administration, Management, Training Needs
and Services of Prison to the Consultant.
7. Monitoring Mechanism –
7.1 Fortnightly monitoring will be done by the Monitoring Committee constituted by the BPR&D.
7.2 Progress report of preparation of Prison Training Manuals will be submitted by the Consultant after concurrence of the Project Director to the BPR&D on a monthly basis.
7.3 Monitoring Committee will provide technical guidance to the Consultant by vetting their overall strategy adopted to prepare Prison Training Manuals for various categories of Staff and Officers in Jails.
7.4 Provide necessary clearances to the Consultant for carrying out the work.
7.5 Review and monitor the progress of work and provide guidance to the Consultant as and when required.
8. Presentation and Finalization of Draft/Report –
8.1 Layout and Design of draft of Prison Training Manuals will be presented before the Monitoring
Committee for finalization.
8.2 Upon compilation of the report, each Consultant will present the draft report to the Monitoring
Committee for finalization. Finalization of the draft /report is subject to the incorporation of inputs of the
Monitoring Committee followed by final presentation at BPR&D.
9. General Terms & Conditions for engaging Consultants: - 9.1 The Consultant will be engaged for a fixed period for providing high quality services to prepare
standardized and updated Prison Training Manuals for standardization of training for various categories of officers and staff in jails.
9.2 Each Consultant will be awarded the task of preparing a minimum of four (04) Prison Training
Manuals. Work on all the allotted manuals to a consultant will commence concurrently and be
considered for evaluation of reports simultaneously.
9.3 Professionals with requisite qualification and experience as prescribed would be hired as
Consultants. Retired Government employees with relevant experience would also be eligible for selection
as Consultants.
9.4 The Consultants will be engaged either independently or in association with other Consultants for
preparation of Prison Training Manuals.
9.5 The Contract of Consultants is of a temporary nature and the BPR&D can cancel the Contract at any
time without providing any reason for it.
9.6 Individual Consultant will be free to associate as many individuals as desired under his/her
supervision for the completion of assignment. However, BPR&D will have no Contract /Agreement with
them and the Principal Consultant will be liable to fulfill all the Terms & Conditions of the Contract. Further,
the qualifications & work experience of the associates will not be considered for selection.
9.7 The period of engagement of the Consultant will be valid till the date of final acceptance of the Prison
Training Manuals.
9.8 The Consultant will be required to attend all meetings of the Prison Training Committee of the
BPR&D.
9.9 The Consultant will be required to attend all meetings of the Monitoring Committee of the BPR&D.
9.9.1 Regular Meetings of Monitoring Committee for presentation and discussion on draft will be organized largely through the virtual medium or physical mode, if needed.
9.9.2 The expenditure on travel and stay for attending the meetings (traveling expenses etc.) will be borne by the hired consultant (private persons) from the fees awarded for the project.
9.9.3 The hired Consultants who are in-service will bear the expenses of traveling for physical meeting from the fees awarded to them.
9.9.4 BPR&D will not make any reimbursement for any physical meeting attended by the Consultant.
9.9.5 The expenditure for arrangement for holding physical meeting in headquarters will be borne by the BPR&D.
9.10 The Recommendations/ Advice of the Consultant will be treated as confidential and shall be used by
the BPR&D only. These shall not be shared by the Consultant with any other entity without prior permission
of BPR&D.
9.11 All inputs and materials for development of the Prison Training Manuals shall be compliant to
relevant Anti Plagiarism Laws and all drafts should be accompanied with appropriate authorization and
permission, wherever applicable.
9.12 Copy Rights for all the completed 50 draft Prison Training Manuals shall rest with the BPR&D. The
material so prepared and developed will be restricted and confidential in nature. Use of the same in any
manner will be done only with prior approval of the BPR&D.
10. Change in Scope and Quantity of Orders-
The BPR&D may at any time before completion of work under project awarded to the Consultant, change
the work content by increasing the quantity of the services as required in the Contract Agreement for
execution of the Project, without creating any liability for compensation on any grounds, whatsoever due to
this change. In such a case, the Consultant will have to perform the service in the increased quantity at the
same Contract Rates within the time stipulated for providing services to the BPR&D. However, the overall
change in the scope should not exceed 25% of the total Contract Value.
11. Conflict of Interest –
The Consultant shall be expected to follow all the rules and regulations of the Government of India as
applicable which are in force. He/ She will be expected to display utmost honesty, secrecy of office and
sincerity while discharging his/her duties. In case the services of the Consultant are not found satisfactory
or found in conflict with the interest of the Government, his/her Contract will be liable for termination without
assigning any reason.
12. Relaxation -
Under exceptional circumstances and in the case of meritorious candidates the above guidelines may be
relaxed with the approval of the DG, BPR&D.
13. Terms of Payment –
13.1 Rates-
Sl. Sl. No. Particulars Quantity Fee of preparation amount (FIXED)*
1. One Week Course 33 Manuals @ 32,000/- Per Manual
2. One Month Course 08 Manuals @ 80,000/- Per Manual 3. Three Month Course 03 Manuals @ 1,00,000/- Per Manual
4. One Year Course 01 Manuals @ 1,50,000/- Per Manual 5. Handbook 05 (Nos.) @ 25,000/- Per Handbook
*Fee for preparation of Training Manuals/Handbooks has been calculated, based on duration of the course,
quantum of the job work, likely time required for execution of the job work and also criticality and sensitivity
of the proposed content.
13.2 The Consultant will be paid a consolidated amount as per the quantum of work (inclusive of Service Tax and all Other Taxes as applicable). Deductions in respect of Income Tax will be made from the dues payable to the Consultants. BPR&D will issue TDS Certificate for the Income Tax so deducted at source as per the provisions laid down from time to time. All the payment will be done in Indian Rupees.
13.3 The schedule of payments will be as follows - Sl. No.
Phases Key Deliverables Time Frame
Terms of Payment
1. Preparation of Draft of Outline
Preparation, Finalization and Submission of outline of Prison Training Manuals/ Handbooks by the Consultant before the Monitoring Committee.
1 Month
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2. Preparation of Draft - I
Submission and Presentation of First Draft by the Consultant before the
Monitoring Committee.
2 Months
10% of Contract, on
recommendations of the Monitoring Committee
3. Preparation of Draft - II
Submission and Presentation of Second Draft by the Consultant
before the Monitoring Committee.
2 Months
10% of Contract, on
recommendations of the Monitoring Committee
4. Completion and Presentation of Draft and Work Execution Report to Monitoring Committee
Submission and Presentation of Proposed Final Draft and Work Execution Report by the Consultant
along with all relevant data before the Monitoring Committee.
With due recommendations of the Monitoring Committee.
1 Month
20% of Contract, on recommendations of the Monitoring Committee
5. Approval and Acceptance of draft of Training Manuals / Handbooks and final report submitted by the Consultants.
Approval and Acceptance by the DG, BPR&D and clearance of all encumbrances by the respective Consultants.
--------- 60 % of Contract
Total - 06 Months
14 Format/Layout for submission of Final Report –
Consultant will submit both Hard Copy & Soft Copy of neatly typed and indexed Final Report in
Times New Roman (Font) with Font Size of 14 before the Monitoring Committee.
15 Method for selection:–
The method of selection of Consultants will be as per procedure defined in Manual for
Procurement of Consultancy and Other Services 2017, Chapter 7 ,para 7.2.1 (iii), which is
reproduced as under-
“They shall be selected through comparison of qualifications of at least three candidates
among those who have expressed interest in the assignment or have been approached
directly by the Procuring Entity. Candidates who are already employed with the Procuring
Entity shall meet all relevant qualifications and shall be fully capable of carrying out the
assignment. Capability is judged on the basis of academic background, experience and, as
appropriate, knowledge of the local conditions, such as local language, Culture, administrative
system and Government Organization. Selection will be carried out by the CEC which will award
marks for educational qualifications and experience and select the most suitable candidate for
the assignment. The CEC may also interview candidates and award marks for their
performance in the interview and recommend the remuneration to be paid.”
15.1 The process is explained in detail, as under- 15.1 (i) The Consultants are desired to submit their Curriculum Vitae as per Annexure- A
15.1(ii) Preliminary shortlisting of candidates will be done by a Consultancy Shortlisting Committee
duly constituted as per Annexure- B.
15.1(iii) Short-listed candidates will be called for personal interview for evaluation by Consultancy
Evaluation Committee (CEC) as per Annexure-C for final recommendation of the appropriate
consultants.
15.1(iv) The Committee may prepare a panel of 3 names per vacancy which will include 2 persons in the
waiting list. The panel would be valid for a period of one year.
15.1(v) Engagement of recommended consultants will be as per approval of Competent Authority.
Applicants interested in, preparing Prison Training Manuals for Prison Officers and Staff,
are requested to submit their proposals/responses along with the application as per Proforma of
Curriculum Vitae (Annexure- A) enclosed.
The proposals should be submitted to this office on or before 1700 Hrs. of 10 March, 2021
either or any of the under mentioned ways-
i. By Post / Courier – IG/ Director Research & Correctional Administration Division Bureau of Police Research and Development Ministry of Home Affairs, NH-8, Mahipalpur New Delhi - 110037
ii. Email – IG/ Director (R&CA) - [email protected] 011-26781314
Assistant Director (CA) – [email protected] 011-26734845
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ANNEXURE - A
Curriculum Vitae
1. Name of Applicant
(In Block Letters)
Affix the recent
Photograph
2. Father’s Name
3. Date of Birth
4. Nationality *
5. Presently Working as
6. Present Organization
7. Correspondence Address *
(with Postal Code)
8. Permanent Address *
(with Postal Code)
9. Contact Details* Mobile No.
Landline No. (With Code) Email ID
10. Qualifications & Work Experience –
A. Details of Academic Qualifications: Please fill the details as per the format below and enclosed the self-
attested copies of record)
Course Subjects Board/
University
Passing
Year
Division/Class
Secondary/10th
Higher Secondary/ 12th
Graduation*
Post-Graduation (If any)
Doctorate (If any)
Post Doctorate(If any)
B. Details of Work Experience: Please fill the details in chronological ascending order with first experience
in the first row and so on including present employment. *
Organization/Institute Period Nature of Work Attended
From To
i.
ii. iii.
11. Details of Publications/Research Papers. i. ii.
12. Details of Recognition/Awards/ Medals/ Appreciation (If any).
i. ii.
13. Any other achievement you would like to mention. i. ii.
14. Details of Prison Training Manuals (Minimum 04 Manuals) with category for those you would like to prepare. *
i. ii.
Note –
* Mandatory Field # BPR&D’s Contact will be with Principal Applicant only. The qualifications & Work Experience of associates will not be considered for selection.
Date:
Place: Signature of Applicant
15. Would like to associate other Consultants on secondment basis for completion of work? (If Yes, Please give their details). #
16. Whether agreed as per the given Terms & Conditions before preparing the Prison Training Manuals for Prison Officers & Staff.*
17. Kind of Support/Assistance is expected from BPR&D.
ANNEXURE - B
Format for Scrutiny of Application for Shortlisting of Consultant
Sl. No. Name of Applicant
Present Status
Academic Qualification
Work Experience
Remarks (If Any)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ANNEXURE - C
Marking Scheme for Selection of Consultant
Academic Qualification 20 Marks
Work Experience 30 Marks
Publications/ Research Work 20 Marks
Proposal Proposed 20 Marks
Interview 10 Marks
Total Marks 100 Marks