RFP - School Network & Outreach Partners

Job Description Request for Proposal

Title: School Network & Outreach Partners

Programme: UNICEF YuWaah × Bajaj Foundation | Service-Based Learning Pilot Programme, 2026

Programme Period: September–December 2026

Geographic Scope: Pan-India

Deadline: 21 August 2026

Submission Email: [contact details removed]

Subject Line: RFP - School Network Partnership - UNICEF YuWaah

Programme Scale 200 Schools, Pan-India 100,000+ Students, Grades 6–9 800 Teachers trained The programme is 100% free for schools, teachers and students and is aligned to NEP 2020, CBSE Life Skills Framework, UNICEF Transferable Skills Framework & NCERT NCF.

About the Programme

Bajaj Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF YuWaah, is implementing the Service-Based Learning (SBL) Pilot Programme 2026 - a multi-state, school-based initiative designed to strengthen 21st-century skills among students through structured, experiential and community-linked learning. Under SBL, students identify a real-world or community challenge, plan and implement a solution, and reflect on what they learned - following an Anticipate → Act → Reflect (AAR) cycle that builds skills through practical action rather than one-off awareness activities. Each project runs approximately 8–10 hours per grade, delivered through structured sessions during school hours, and covers themes such as environmental sustainability, digital literacy, community water stewardship and social responsibility. Along the way, students build communication, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making, empathy, resilience, self-awareness and initiative.

Objectives of the Partnership

Expand School Outreach: Identify and mobilise eligible schools from your organisation's existing network and relationships.

Facilitate School-Programme Coordination: Act as an institutional bridge between the programme team and participating schools, particularly during onboarding.

Enable Scale: Help establish a replicable partnership model that can expand the programme to additional schools, districts and states.

What Bajaj Foundation Provides

• Programme curriculum and framework, plus Teacher Training / ToT
• Teacher Handbook, Facilitator Guide & grade-wise Project Guides
• Activity worksheets and assessment rubrics
• Pre-recorded learning resources & WhatsApp helpdesk support
• Programme monitoring, impact documentation, national showcase and recognition

What Partners Bring

• Genuine access to schools - principals, teachers, education authorities
• Verified list and contact details of eligible schools in your network
• Facilitators for us to train and involve (Optional)

What Participating Schools Receive Teachers & Schools

• Online Teacher Training / ToT and programme certification
• Teacher Handbook, Facilitator Guide and grade-wise resources
• Certificates for teachers which mentions no. of hours dedicated for training
• Programme partner recognition and national visibility
• Inclusion in programme impact reporting and future expansion opportunities

Students

• Two structured SBL projects per grade
• Activity and reflection worksheets, plus portfolio templates
• NEP-aligned skill-building experiences
• Evidence based skills evaluation and experiential learning
• Certificates/recognition and a chance to join the national showcase

All of this is offered completely free of cost to participating schools, teachers and students. Who Should Apply

This RFP is open to:

• NGOs
• Non-profits
• Trusts and societies
• Section 8 companies
• Educational foundations
• Teacher-training organisations
• Social enterprises
• Other institutions who have their own network of schools - government or private

Preference will be given to organisations that demonstrate:

• A large, established network of their own schools - existing relationships with principals, teachers or education authorities.

Geographic Scope The programme is intended for implementation across India; at this stage, priority may be given to organisations with strong networks in any Indian state or Union Territory. Organisations may apply for one or more states, districts or geographic areas depending on their network strength.

Applicants should clearly specify:

• State(s) and district(s) proposed
• Approximate number of schools accessible through their network, and type of schools / grades covered
• Nature of the existing relationship with schools, and whether the network is direct or through institutional/government partnerships

Proposal Requirements Interested organisations are requested to submit a concise Technical Proposal covering the following sections: A. Partner Profile Name, legal status, year of establishment, registered office, contact details, website/social links, key thematic areas and relevant programmes. B. School Network Details of the existing school network, number of schools, distinguishing between direct school relationships and potential/indirect access through another institution or network. Submission Format

• Organisation Profile (PDF/DOCX)
• School Network Details (PDF/DOCX)

Selection Process

1. Submission: Applicants submit the required proposal and organisational information.

2. Preliminary Screening: Applications reviewed against eligibility and programme requirements.

3. Technical Evaluation: Shortlisted organisations assessed on school-network strength, geographic reach, relevant experience, organisational capacity and mobilisation approach.

4. Discussion: Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a virtual or in-person discussion with the programme team.

How to apply

• Submission Details

Email: [contact details removed]

Subject Line: “RFP - School Network Partnership - UNICEF YuWaah”

Deadline: 21-08-26

For Queries: [contact details removed]

Applications will be seen on a rolling basis. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee selection. Proposed school numbers should be realistic and supported by evidence of existing institutional relationships. Any financial or other partnership arrangements will be discussed separately with shortlisted organisations, subject to mutual agreement.

Organisation: Bajaj Foundation

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