NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

FOR

THE FRANCHISEE FOR ESTABLISHING “CDC BRAND CASHEW” OUTLETS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

EOI No: CDC/MS/VALUE ADDITION/2017 Dt23.01.2017

KERALA STATE CASHEW DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Ltd CASHEW HOUSE,PB No 13, 691 001 About Us STATE CASHEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ltd, Kollam is a Public sector undertaking under Kerala Government organization operating 30 cashew factories across Kerala having a turnover of more than Rs 250 Cr. KSCDC purpose of business is “to be a globally respected organization focussing on inclusiveness by providing quality products at affordable price through continuous innovations”. KSCDC had diversified into value added products from cashew kernelswith the technical knowhow of M/s Central Food Technology Research Institute, (CFTRI) Mysore. Value addition division of KSCDC is an ISO 22000-2005 certified unit producing all value addition products. Presently KSCDC operate the sale of value addition products through franchise and distributors in 4 districts of Kerala. KSCDC is planning to strengthen the marketing chain by introducing franchise in other districts of Kerala. For this expansion plan, KSCDC is in the look out of franchise to provide complementary services which will enable KSCDC to establish market chain across Kerala their by increasing the turnover of the Company. KSCDC fosters innovation in its services and makes them accessible to the people at reasonable costs. KSCDC have gained good reputation among general public by delivering good quality products at affordable prices to the common man. CDC Branded Products 1. Plain cashew in 20 gm. to 1 Kg packets 2. Roasted and Salted cashew in 20 gm. to 1 Kg packets 3. Cashew Vita – Health drink 4. Cashew soup 5. Cashew powder – curry mix 6. Cashew bits – snacks 7. Chocokaju – cashew with milk chocolate 8. Milkykaju - cashew with white chocolate Scope

KSCDC is inviting expression of interest from the competent parties to setup Franchisee at various locations in Kerala. “CDC Cashews” is the brand name given by KSCDC for all cashew products. Expression of Interest can be submitted for the Franchisee of Individuals.

Cashew Kernels – Plain & Roasted

ChocoKaju, Cashew Soup, Cashew Bitz, Cashew Vita, Cashew Powder & Milky Kaju

Cashew Kernels – Roasted & Salted and Plain in cans

While submitting the EOI, the bidders have to mention the districts where they want to have thefranchisees.

Role & Responsibilities of the Franchisees 1. Has to set up the franchise as per the specifications given by KSCDC. 2. Has to furnish the outlet as per the direction of KSCDC. 3. All the statutory/ regulatory requirements what were required such as Shops& Establishmentact Registration, FSSAI registration, VAT/GST registration etc. need to be taken by theFranchisees itself. 4. The Franchisee has to do the all the quality control measures to eradicate pest. 5. The Franchisee will ensure that the entire outlet operated by them are accessible to KSCDC’s authorised person. 6. The Franchisee shall ensure that items which are on the verge of expiry or already expiredare not sold to the customers under any circumstances. 7. The Franchisee shall not sale any misbranded or spurious or adulterated cashew products. 8. Items other than CDC branded cashew cannot be sold through the outlet. 9. Adequate inventory of stocks will be maintained by the Franchisee to avoid any stock outsituations. 10. The franchisee has to ensure that all items are to be sold to the customers at MRP or with a discount from MRP and in compliance with market conditions. 11. If KSCDC is getting any requirement of starting up new outlets, then KSCDC will have the right togive intimation to the respective Franchisee which is already present in that particularplace to operate the newly required outlet as per KSCDC directive.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for submission of Expression of Interest for Franchisee of KSCDC for outlet.

1. The Firm / individual must be registered under appropriate statutory authority for establishing outlet. 2. The Firm/Individual may be located in Kerala as per list attached. 3. The Firm/individual must have 10x10 sqft(minimum) of commercial space with shutters and car parking facility located near to town. 4. The firm /individual must be financially sound to stock minimum 500 Kg of products.

Applicant failing to fulfil any of the above-mentioned Eligibility Criteria will not be considered forselection.

General Conditions.

1. Franchisees will be provided with illuminating name board by KSCDC. 2. Expected turnover per month of each Franchisee shall be Rs 8 to 10 Lakhs. 3. Estimated franchisees commission is 25% of MRP (vary with market conditions) 4. KSCDC will arrange free transportation, if the single value purchase is more than Rs 10 Lakhs.

Each response shouldcontain following minimum information:

 Background about thefirm/individual .  Experience inKerala , and/or other key markets.  Details of Franchisee Request(District wise)

Firm/Individual are requested to keep the information and details strictly confidential. We are lookingfor your support and co-operation in getting fully responsive Expression of interest.KSCDC shall not be responsible for any expense incurred by firm/individual in connection with the preparationand delivery of their EOI and other expenses.

KSCDC reserves the right to reject any or all the Expressions of Interest without assigning any reason thereof. After evaluation / examination of the EOI, KSCDC may at its sole discretion decide further course of action. KSCDC reserves the right to deal with the EOI in any manner without assigning any reasons for the same. The decision of KSCDC in this regard shall be final. Interested parties qualifying the eligibility conditions may express their interest in writing to the following address along with relevant documents.

Managing Director Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd Cashew House PB No 13 Kollam 691001 Email: [email protected]

Security Deposit:

The selected Franchisee shall furnish a security deposit for Rs 15,000.00 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only) by demand draft taken in favour of Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd, payable at Kollam. If the franchisee violates any of the termsand conditions of the Franchisee agreement /EOI, the security deposit shall be forfeited. This security deposit will be returned to the franchisee without any interest, within90 days from the closure of the franchisee agreement date/ Termination of the FranchiseeAgreement by KSCDC.

Delivery of Products:

All ordered products would be delivered within 5-10 days from the date of Payment. No credit facility will be entertained by KSCDC.

Penalty Clause:

If the shortlisted parties after signing the franchisee agreement with KSCDC fails to execute the outlet as agreed in the agreement or within the stipulated time or has not provided the facilitiesas agreed in the agreement a penalty will be imposed by KSCDC.

EOI Submission

1. EOI can be submitted from 01.02.2017 onwards till 15.02.2017 2. The EOI document published by KSCDC shall be duly signed by the party and submitted alongwith the above document. 3. The submitted EOI shall be valid for a period of three months from the date of submission of theEOI. 4. The complete EOI can be submitted to the address given in the document. The envelope containing the EOI shall be sealed and superscripted with “Expression of Interest for establishing outlets of KSCDC”

Preferred Towns:

Neyyattinkara, Pathanamthitta, Alapuzha, Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha, Munnar, Cochin, Angamali, Chalakudy, Trichur, Manjeri, Kozhikode, Thalassery and Kannur.

APPLICATION FORM

1 Name of firm/individual 2 Address of firm/individual

3. Address for communication

4. PAN Number (attach copy of PAN card )

5. VAT registration No

TIN registration No (attach copy) 6. Preferred District for establishing the outlet

7. Location

8. Peculiarity of location

9. Details of Contact Person

a. Name b. Contact Tel No c. Mobile No d. FAX No if any e. Email id f. Postal Address

Invitation of Expression of Interest (EOI)

Ref No: CDC/MS/Value Addition/2017 Dated 23.01.2017

Expression of interest is invited from firm / individual for establishing CDC Branded Cashew outlets in various locations. Last date of submission of EOI is 15.02.2017 before 3.00 PM. Further details can be had from our website www.cashewcorporation.com or from our head office on all working days.

(s/d) Managing Director