Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

When

Before any assignment

What NICSI Does

NICSI follows an open and transparent empanelment process for consulting agencies in line with General Financial Rules (GFR).

Result for Department

Only duly empanelled agencies become eligible for consideration.

When

On receipt of a User Department request

What NICSI Does

NICSI informs the User Department about available empanelled agencies and the GFR-compliant selection approach.

Result for Department

User Department gets complete process visibility before selection.

When

When department nominates a specific agency in writing

What NICSI Does

NICSI may assign work to the named agency as requested by the department.

Result for Department

Financial/procurement compliance responsibility remains with the concerned User Department.

When

When no agency is explicitly nominated

What NICSI Does

Work allocation is based on recommendations of a committee constituted by the User Department, with mandatory representation of the department.

Result for Department

Recommendation-led, committee-driven agency selection.

When

During selection stage

What NICSI Does

Relevant empanelled agencies are invited for presentation and evaluated objectively as per committee process.

Result for Department

Most suitable agency is recommended for assignment.

When

Across all stages

What NICSI Does

Full involvement of the User Department is mandatory through evaluation, recommendation, and finalization.

Result for Department

Department ownership and accountability are ensured end-to-end.