The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has floated ‘Request for Expression of Interest (REoI)’ inviting agencies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of an integrated dashboard.
In the latest corrigendum, MIB has also added latest bid specific terms and conditions that will supersede the any previous terms.
With the objective of staying up-to-date with all the technological advancements and putting to use modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, the Ministry seeks to deploy an integrated dashboard, an AI/ML-powered solution that will analyse recent news stories to forecast emerging trends.
The Ministry aims to deploy a cutting-edge tool that can accurately predict future media trends based on patterns identified in historical data.
It is to be noted that the final vetting/ curation of dashboard analysis will be done by a team of seasoned journalists, according to the Ministry.
The integrated dashboard is set to enhance the Ministry’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging media trends, thereby improving strategic decision-making and communication strategies. Its proactive nature allows for swift interventions, enhancing credibility and public trust.
The selected agency will have to design, develop, implement and launch the Phase-1 of the dashboard for New Media Wing (NMW) within 45 days from the date of the start of the contract and develop a Mobile App in the subsequent phase with Key Features.
REoI is for inviting inputs/comments/observations of interested agencies on the scope and deliverables related the dashboard.
The agency to be selected after technical and financial evaluation during the subsequent request for proposal (RFP) and bidding process will operate and maintain the Dashboard and Mobile App for a period of 4 years from the date of the start of the contract (further extendable for a period of 1 year).
According to the Ministry, the agency should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and maintenance of AI/ML-based Dashboards and Mobile Apps for the Union Government (Ministry/Department/PSUs/Autonomous bodies) of a value more than Rs 50 lakh (which earlier was set at Rs 2 crore) in a single work order, copy of which will be required to be submitted to qualify.
The agency should have achieved a minimum average annual turnover of Rs 32 crore (which earlier was set at Rs 40 crore) during the last three financial years respectively.
A CA-certified certificate stating the same must be submitted. Relaxation may be given to start-up agencies registered with DPIIT, Government of India and MSMEs as per Government policy.
The applicant should not have been blacklisted by any Government Ministry/Department. Self-declaration in this regard will need to be submitted.