Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Bhopal to Issue New Tender for Paid Old Age Home
The government in Bhopal is going to look for a new company to run a paid old age home.
The previous deal with a group called Sewa Bharti fell through because their proposed charges were too high and didn't follow the rules.
The government is making new rules for the tender, like shortening the contract length and changing how much people have to pay to stay there.
The goal is to find a company that can run the home at a reasonable cost and make it easier for senior citizens to access.
Social Justice Department will issue a fresh tender for a Paid Old Age Home in Bhopal.
The previous agreement with Sewa Bharti was dropped due to violations of the Request for Proposal (RFP) norms.
Sewa Bharti's proposed service charges were deemed unreasonable, exceeding ?50,000.
The new tender will have revised terms, including a shorter tender period and changes to deposit and allotment policies.
The department aims to reduce service charges and make other amendments related to the facility's operation.
- Who
- The Social Justice Department and Sewa Bharti were involved.
- What
- A fresh tender will be issued for operating a Paid Old Age Home in Bhopal.
- When
- The new tender is expected to be floated within a day or two.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The previous agreement could not be finalized with Sewa Bharti due to the violation of RFP norms and unreasonable service charges.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Home Type
- Paid Old Age Home
- Previous Agency
- Sewa Bharti
- Reason for New Tender
- Violations of RFP norms and unreasonable service charges
- Proposed Service Charge
- Exceeded ?50,000
- Proposed Tender Period
- To be reduced from five years to two