9751-2026 - Wettbewerb
Dänemark – Beratung im Bereich Finanzverwaltung – Fund Manager for The Fund for African-Danish Relations through mutual Exchange of Culture and Arts (ARCH)
OJ S 5/2026 08/01/2026
Auftrags- oder Konzessionsbekanntmachung – Standardregelung
Dienstleistungen
1. Beschaffer
1.1.
Beschaffer
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
E-Mail: annleg@um.dk
Rechtsform des Erwerbers: Zentrale Regierungsbehörde
Tätigkeit des öffentlichen Auftraggebers: Wirtschaftliche Angelegenheiten
2. Verfahren
2.1.
Verfahren
Titel: Fund Manager for The Fund for African-Danish Relations through mutual Exchange of Culture and Arts (ARCH)
Beschreibung: The Fund for African-Danish Relations through mutual ExChange of Culture and the Arts (ARCH) is Denmark’s initiative to strengthen equitable, long-term cultural partnerships with countries in Africa where Denmark is represented through an Embassy or a Consulate General, or in special cases, in other African countries where projects may be considered to be of particular importance. It is a four-year program anchored in Denmark’s Development Policy Strategy “A Changing World – Partnerships in Development” and its “Africa’s Century” strategy. ARCH is implemented through a dedicated Fund Manager (FM). The FM will be responsible for day-to-day implementation and must ensure full compliance with MFA’s principles and requirements for results-based management and financial accountability, as defined in the Aid Management Guidelines (AMG) for bilateral programmes and projects and Financial Management Guidelines (FMG). The contract period is expected to run from April 2026 to December 2030. ARCH positions culture and the arts as a development end in itself based on the intrinsic value of culture for societies, communities and individuals and its ability to foster mutual understanding and appreciation for a diversity of cultural expressions and cultural heritage. At the same time, ARCH is also a strategic tool for contributing to a wide range of sustainable development goals and Danish development priorities related to areas such as promoting innovation, social cohesion and inclusive economic growth, and fostering intercultural dialogue and strengthened diplomatic relations that can bring about mutual benefits. ARCH is implemented in countries in Africa, where Denmark is represented through an embassy. At present, these include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa. In special cases, projects in other African countries may be considered if they demonstrate an extraordinary ability to achieve the objective of ARCH or are considered to be of particular importance. The purpose of ARCH is: To invest in matching Danish and African culture creators and producers to develop commercial, technical and institutional relationships that facilitate mutual learning and sustainable structures generating jobs and social and economic benefits. The objective of ARCH is: Advancing equal people-to-people engagements in culture and the arts that contribute to sustainable cultural development, creates jobs, and social and economic benefits in African partner countries. ARCH is divided into three tiers of support and in addition offers travel/residency grants. The project is built on three overall outcomes: Outcome 1 - Inclusive and equitable cultural partnerships: Strengthening the quality, diversity, and sustainability of collaboration through grant support and dedicated mentorship. This outcome seeks to move beyond transactional funding by fostering genuine, long-term relationships rooted in reciprocity and mutual benefit. Outcome 2 - Mutual recognition and visibility: Enhancing awareness and public diplomacy through high-profile cultural initiatives and strategic communication. This outcome aims to challenge stereotypes and create more nuanced public narratives about contemporary African and Danish societies. Outcome 3 - Learning and exchange: Learning from cultural exchange that deepen and strengthen political cooperation between African partner countries and Denmark. This outcome positions culture as a vital space for discussing complex societal issues and exploring innovative solutions. A core premise of the ARCH project is a deliberate departure from traditional donor-recipient relationships. The principle of equal partnership is the foundational philosophy that must guide every aspect of the FM's work. The FM is expected to champion a model based on reciprocity, mutual learning, co-creation, and shared ownership. This means prioritizing African voices and perspectives in project design and decision-making, ensuring that partnerships are guided by shared interests and mutual benefit, and fostering an environment of trust, transparency, and respect where all partners have an equal stake in the outcomes. The FM modality will ensure independent, arm’s-length grant administration; proactive outreach to cultural actors, including new and underrepresented actors, proactive outreach to cultural actors; and strengthened capacity and learning across the portfolio. The FM will bring in sectoral expertise, transparent grant-making systems, and agile implementation in a decentralised context. The FM is expected to mitigate fiduciary risks, promote equitable partnerships, and ensure value for money through consolidated financial, monitoring, and grant support functions. In addition to being fund administrator, the FM will also serve as a strategic partner to the Department for Africa, Development Policy and Financing (AFRPOL) of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing professionalized support that aligns with ARCH’s ambition of inclusive, equitable, and co-created cultural cooperation.
Kennung des Verfahrens: 7512c90e-2476-4fef-922a-91fd5ff1491b
Interne Kennung: 0f5a7bb0-6264-4066-80e7-7428289652ed
Verfahrensart: Nichtoffenes Verfahren
Das Verfahren wird beschleunigt: nein
Zentrale Elemente des Verfahrens: Access to the procurement procedure requires online registration. Guidance (in Danish and English) on the use of the tendering system can be found at: https://mercell.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/3/article/177996038?src=1869524006. Economic operators may only submit one application (request to Participate) or tender. Economic operators must submit a European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) as preliminary evidence, that the economic operator is not subject to exclusion grounds and that the economic operator fulfils the requirements for economic and financial standing and technical and professional ability. When the economic operator is participating together with others or if the economic operator relies on the capacity of other entities, each participating economic operator must provide a separate ESPD. In Part III.A-C of the ESPD, economic operators must answer whether they are subject to exclusion grounds, listed in section 2.1.6 of this contract notice. An economic operator is not required to answer whether it is subject to purely national exclusion grounds, cf. Part III.D of the ESPD. The contracting authority has a maximum budget of DKK 30,000,000 net of VAT in relation to the procurement. Tenders will be rejected if they exceed the contracting authority's maximum budget. Economic operators will not receive remuneration for their participation in the procedure.
2.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Dienstleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 79412000 Beratung im Bereich Finanzverwaltung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 66171000 Finanzberatung, 75211200 Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland, 79420000 Dienstleistungen im Bereich Unternehmensleitung, 92312000 Künstlerische Dienstleistungen
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Algerien
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ägypten
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Marokko
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Tunesien
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Äthiopien
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Kenia
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ruanda
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Tansania
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Uganda
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ghana
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Nigeria
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Senegal
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Somalia
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Südafrika
Ort im betreffenden Land
2.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Beliebiger Ort
Zusätzliche Informationen: ARCH is implemented in countries in Africa, where Denmark is represented through an embassy. At present, these include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa. In special cases, projects in other African countries may be considered if they demonstrate an extraordinary ability to achieve the objective of ARCH or are considered to be of particular importance.
2.1.3.
Wert
Geschätzter Wert ohne MwSt.: 30 000 000,00 DKK
2.1.4.
Allgemeine Informationen
Zusätzliche Informationen: In the tender, economic operators must submit a completed and signed statement regarding Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, as amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 2023/1214 of 23 June 2023. The contract cannot be awarded to a tenderer subject to Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014, as amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 2023/1214 of 23 June 2023. Before the time limit for receipt of tenders, the candidates, which the contracting authority has invited to tender, must present documentation of the information provided in the ESPD. The contracting authority can accept the following documentation in relation to the exclusion grounds in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act (in order of priority): (1) Extracts from the relevant register or similar documents issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority or certificates issued by the competent authority in the country referred to as documentation that the tenderer is not subject to the grounds for exclusion stipulated in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2); (2) A declaration on oath (only if such extracts, certificates or similar documents are not issued in the country where the economic operator is established, or where the documentation does not cover all the grounds for exclusion stipulated in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2) entirely); (3) A solemn declaration made by the person concerned before a competent judicial or administrative authority, a notary or a competent professional or trade body, in the country of origin or in the country where the economic operator is established (only if there is no provision for declarations on oath in the country where the economic operator is established). Thus, the contracting authority cannot accept e.g. a solemn declaration made before a notary if there can be issued a certificate by the competent authority in the country where the economic operator is established. Moreover, the contracting authority cannot accept self-declarations or similar declarations issued by the economic operator or the person concerned as documentation in relation to the exclusion grounds. Economic operators can identify the relevant documentation using the online platform e-Certis: https://ec.europa.eu/tools/ecertis. If an economic operator is entered on an official list of approved economic operators or has an equivalent certificate (e.g. under a national (pre)qualification system), the economic operator may refer to the list in question or present a certificate issued by the competent authority instead of documentation of the information provided in the ESPD. When an economic operator is participating in the procurement procedure together with others, the economic operator must present a joint statement from all the participating economic operators which identifies the member of the group who can act as an agent on behalf of the group with mandate to establish a legal obligation on behalf of the group in relation to the contracting authority. Economic operators are encouraged to submit all necessary documentation as early as possible. Prior to the signing of the contract, the tenderer, which the contracting authority has awarded the contract to, must present statements of availability from all non-permanent staff (e.g. project specific consultants or freelance consultants). This contract has not been divided into lots, cf. section II.1.6), due to market and economic considerations.
Rechtsgrundlage: 
Richtlinie 2014/24/EU
https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/116 - The procurement procedure is governed by Danish law and the rules applicable hereunder, specifically the Danish Public Procurement Act.
2.1.6.
Ausschlussgründe
Quellen der Ausschlussgründe: Bekanntmachung
Korruption: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for bribery as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union, and Article 2(1) of Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (OJ 2003, L 192, p. 54) and bribery as defined in the national law of the economic operator’s Member State or home country or the country in which the economic operator is established, cf. section 135(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Betrug: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for fraud as referred to in Article 1 of the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests, cf. section 135(1)(3) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Geldwäsche oder Terrorismusfinanzierung: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for money laundering or terrorist financing as defined in Article 1 of Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (OJ 2005, L 309, p. 15), cf. section 135(1)(5) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Beteiligung an einer kriminellen Vereinigung: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for acts committed as part of a criminal organization as defined in Article 2 of Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 (OJ 2008, L 300, p. 42), cf. section 135(1)(1) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Terroristische Straftaten oder Straftaten im Zusammenhang mit terroristischen Aktivitäten: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for terrorist acts or offenses related to terrorist activities as defined in Articles 1, 3, and 4 of Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ 2002, L 164, p. 3) as amended by Council Framework Decision 2008/919/JHA of 28 November 2008 amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism (OJ 2008, L 330, p. 21), cf. section 135(1)(4) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Kinderarbeit und andere Formen des Menschenhandels: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for violation of Section 262a of the Danish Penal Code or, with regard to a judgment from another country concerning child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings as defined in Article 2 of Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (OJ 2011, L 101, p. 1), cf. section 135(1)(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator when a person who has been convicted by a final judgment or has accepted a fine for such acts is a member of the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board. The contracting authority shall also exclude an economic operator if the convicted person has the authority to represent, control, or make decisions in the economic operator’s board of directors, executive board, or supervisory board, cf. section 135(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 5 years from the date of the final judgment or accepted fine, cf. section 138(6) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Schwerwiegendes berufliches Fehlverhalten: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure when the contracting authority can demonstrate that the economic operator is guilty of grave professional misconduct, which renders its integrity questionable, cf. section 136(4) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. When the exclusion period is not determined by a final judgment, the contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Täuschung, Zurückhaltung von Informationen, Unfähigkeit zur Vorlage erforderlicher Unterlagen oder Erlangung vertraulicher Informationen zu dem Verfahren: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure when the contracting authority can demonstrate that the economic operator in the specific procurement has provided grossly misleading information, withheld information, or is unable to submit supplementary documents regarding the grounds for exclusion, cf. sections 135(1), 135(3) or 137(1)(2), the established minimum suitability requirements, cf. sections 140-144, or the selection, cf. section 145, cf. section 136(3) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Interessenkonflikt aufgrund seiner Teilnahme an dem Vergabeverfahren: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure when the contracting authority can demonstrate that a conflict of interest in relation to the specific procurement cannot be effectively remedied by less intrusive measures, cf. section 136(1) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Direkte oder indirekte Beteiligung an der Vorbereitung des Vergabeverfahrens: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure when the contracting authority can demonstrate that a distortion of competition, cf. section 39, due to the prior involvement of the economic operators in the preparation of the procurement procedure in relation to the specific procurement cannot be effectively remedied by less intrusive measures, cf. section 136(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Verstoß gegen die Verpflichtung zur Entrichtung von Sozialversicherungsbeiträgen: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has unpaid overdue debt of DKK 100,000 or more to public authorities concerning contributions to social security schemes under Danish law or the law of the country in which the economic operator is established, cf. section 135(3) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. Notwithstanding, the economic operator is not excluded when the economic operator has entered into an agreement with the collection authority on a repayment plan and this plan is being adhered to, cf. section 135(4) of the Danish Public Procurement Act, or the economic operator provides security for the payment of the part of the debt that is DKK 100,000 or more, cf. section 135(5)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Verstoß gegen die Verpflichtung zur Entrichtung von Steuern: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has unpaid overdue debt of DKK 100,000 or more to public authorities concerning taxes or duties under Danish law or the law of the country in which the economic operator is established, cf. section 135(3) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. Notwithstanding, the economic operator is not excluded when the economic operator has entered into an agreement with the collection authority on a repayment plan and this plan is being adhered to, cf. section 135(4) of the Danish Public Procurement Act, or the economic operator provides security for the payment of the part of the debt that is DKK 100,000 or more, cf. section 135(5)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Einstellung der gewerblichen Tätigkeit: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator’s business activities have been suspended, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Konkurs: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been declared bankrupt, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Vergleichsverfahren: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator is in an arrangement with creditors, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Zahlungsunfähigkeit: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator has been under insolvency proceedings, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Verwaltung der Vermögenswerte durch einen Insolvenzverwalter: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator’s assets are being administered by a liquidator or by the court, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Der Zahlungsunfähigkeit vergleichbare Lage gemäß nationaler Rechtsvorschriften: The contracting authority shall exclude an economic operator from participation in the procurement procedure if the economic operator is in a situation like bankruptcy under a corresponding procedure provided for in national law where the economic operator is established, cf. section 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act. The contracting authority will exclude an economic operator from participating in the procurement procedure for 3 years from the date of the relevant event or action, cf. section 138(7) of the Danish Public Procurement Act.
5. Los
5.1.
Los: LOT-0000
Titel: Fund Manager for The Fund for African-Danish Relations through mutual Exchange of Culture and Arts (ARCH)
Beschreibung: The Fund for African-Danish Relations through mutual ExChange of Culture and the Arts (ARCH) is Denmark’s initiative to strengthen equitable, long-term cultural partnerships with countries in Africa where Denmark is represented through an Embassy or a Consulate General, or in special cases, in other African countries where projects may be considered to be of particular importance. It is a four-year program anchored in Denmark’s Development Policy Strategy “A Changing World – Partnerships in Development” and its “Africa’s Century” strategy. ARCH is implemented through a dedicated Fund Manager (FM). The FM will be responsible for day-to-day implementation and must ensure full compliance with MFA’s principles and requirements for results-based management and financial accountability, as defined in the Aid Management Guidelines (AMG) for bilateral programmes and projects and Financial Management Guidelines (FMG). The contract period is expected to run from April 2026 to December 2030. ARCH positions culture and the arts as a development end in itself based on the intrinsic value of culture for societies, communities and individuals and its ability to foster mutual understanding and appreciation for a diversity of cultural expressions and cultural heritage. At the same time, ARCH is also a strategic tool for contributing to a wide range of sustainable development goals and Danish development priorities related to areas such as promoting innovation, social cohesion and inclusive economic growth, and fostering intercultural dialogue and strengthened diplomatic relations that can bring about mutual benefits. ARCH is implemented in countries in Africa, where Denmark is represented through an embassy. At present, these include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa. In special cases, projects in other African countries may be considered if they demonstrate an extraordinary ability to achieve the objective of ARCH or are considered to be of particular importance. The purpose of ARCH is: To invest in matching Danish and African culture creators and producers to develop commercial, technical and institutional relationships that facilitate mutual learning and sustainable structures generating jobs and social and economic benefits. The objective of ARCH is: Advancing equal people-to-people engagements in culture and the arts that contribute to sustainable cultural development, creates jobs, and social and economic benefits in African partner countries. ARCH is divided into three tiers of support and in addition offers travel/residency grants. The project is built on three overall outcomes: Outcome 1 - Inclusive and equitable cultural partnerships: Strengthening the quality, diversity, and sustainability of collaboration through grant support and dedicated mentorship. This outcome seeks to move beyond transactional funding by fostering genuine, long-term relationships rooted in reciprocity and mutual benefit. Outcome 2 - Mutual recognition and visibility: Enhancing awareness and public diplomacy through high-profile cultural initiatives and strategic communication. This outcome aims to challenge stereotypes and create more nuanced public narratives about contemporary African and Danish societies. Outcome 3 - Learning and exchange: Learning from cultural exchange that deepen and strengthen political cooperation between African partner countries and Denmark. This outcome positions culture as a vital space for discussing complex societal issues and exploring innovative solutions. A core premise of the ARCH project is a deliberate departure from traditional donor-recipient relationships. The principle of equal partnership is the foundational philosophy that must guide every aspect of the FM's work. The FM is expected to champion a model based on reciprocity, mutual learning, co-creation, and shared ownership. This means prioritizing African voices and perspectives in project design and decision-making, ensuring that partnerships are guided by shared interests and mutual benefit, and fostering an environment of trust, transparency, and respect where all partners have an equal stake in the outcomes. The FM modality will ensure independent, arm’s-length grant administration; proactive outreach to cultural actors, including new and underrepresented actors, proactive outreach to cultural actors; and strengthened capacity and learning across the portfolio. The FM will bring in sectoral expertise, transparent grant-making systems, and agile implementation in a decentralised context. The FM is expected to mitigate fiduciary risks, promote equitable partnerships, and ensure value for money through consolidated financial, monitoring, and grant support functions. In addition to being fund administrator, the FM will also serve as a strategic partner to the Department for Africa, Development Policy and Financing (AFRPOL) of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing professionalized support that aligns with ARCH’s ambition of inclusive, equitable, and co-created cultural cooperation.
Interne Kennung: 07acb288-6d5c-4bf1-9eff-aefd92a854bb
5.1.1.
Zweck
Art des Auftrags: Dienstleistungen
Haupteinstufung (cpv): 79412000 Beratung im Bereich Finanzverwaltung
Zusätzliche Einstufung (cpv): 66171000 Finanzberatung, 75211200 Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland, 79420000 Dienstleistungen im Bereich Unternehmensleitung, 92312000 Künstlerische Dienstleistungen
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Algerien
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ägypten
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Marokko
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Tunesien
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Äthiopien
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Kenia
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ruanda
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Tansania
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Uganda
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Ghana
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Nigeria
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Senegal
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Somalia
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Land: Südafrika
Ort im betreffenden Land
5.1.2.
Erfüllungsort
Beliebiger Ort
Zusätzliche Informationen: ARCH is implemented in countries in Africa, where Denmark is represented through an embassy. At present, these include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa. In special cases, projects in other African countries may be considered if they demonstrate an extraordinary ability to achieve the objective of ARCH or are considered to be of particular importance.
5.1.3.
Geschätzte Dauer
Datum des Beginns: 21/04/2026
Enddatum der Laufzeit: 31/12/2030
5.1.5.
Wert
Geschätzter Wert ohne MwSt.: 30 000 000,00 DKK
5.1.6.
Allgemeine Informationen
Vorbehaltene Teilnahme: 
Teilnahme ist nicht vorbehalten.
Die Namen und beruflichen Qualifikationen des zur Auftragsausführung eingesetzten Personals sind anzugeben: Erforderlich für das Angebot
Auftragsvergabeprojekt nicht aus EU-Mitteln finanziert
Die Beschaffung fällt unter das Übereinkommen über das öffentliche Beschaffungswesen: ja
Diese Auftragsvergabe ist auch für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) geeignet: ja
Zusätzliche Informationen: In the tender, economic operators must submit a completed and signed statement regarding Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, as amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 2023/1214 of 23 June 2023. The contract cannot be awarded to a tenderer subject to Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014, as amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 2023/1214 of 23 June 2023. Before the time limit for receipt of tenders, the candidates, which the contracting authority has invited to tender, must present documentation of the information provided in the ESPD. The contracting authority can accept the following documentation in relation to the exclusion grounds in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2) of the Danish Public Procurement Act (in order of priority): (1) Extracts from the relevant register or similar documents issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority or certificates issued by the competent authority in the country referred to as documentation that the tenderer is not subject to the grounds for exclusion stipulated in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2); (2) A declaration on oath (only if such extracts, certificates or similar documents are not issued in the country where the economic operator is established, or where the documentation does not cover all the grounds for exclusion stipulated in sections 135(1), 135(3) and 137(1)(2) entirely); (3) A solemn declaration made by the person concerned before a competent judicial or administrative authority, a notary or a competent professional or trade body, in the country of origin or in the country where the economic operator is established (only if there is no provision for declarations on oath in the country where the economic operator is established). Thus, the contracting authority cannot accept e.g. a solemn declaration made before a notary if there can be issued a certificate by the competent authority in the country where the economic operator is established. Moreover, the contracting authority cannot accept self-declarations or similar declarations issued by the economic operator or the person concerned as documentation in relation to the exclusion grounds. Economic operators can identify the relevant documentation using the online platform e-Certis: https://ec.europa.eu/tools/ecertis. If an economic operator is entered on an official list of approved economic operators or has an equivalent certificate (e.g. under a national (pre)qualification system), the economic operator may refer to the list in question or present a certificate issued by the competent authority instead of documentation of the information provided in the ESPD. When an economic operator is participating in the procurement procedure together with others, the economic operator must present a joint statement from all the participating economic operators which identifies the member of the group who can act as an agent on behalf of the group with mandate to establish a legal obligation on behalf of the group in relation to the contracting authority. Economic operators are encouraged to submit all necessary documentation as early as possible. Prior to the signing of the contract, the tenderer, which the contracting authority has awarded the contract to, must present statements of availability from all non-permanent staff (e.g. project specific consultants or freelance consultants). This contract has not been divided into lots, cf. section II.1.6), due to market and economic considerations.
5.1.9.
Eignungskriterien
Quellen der Eignungskriterien: Bekanntmachung
Kriterium: Durchschnittlicher Jahresumsatz
Beschreibung des Eignungskriteriums: The economic operator is required to have an average yearly turnover of minimum DKK 15,000,000 for the last 2 financial years available (where the economic operator can present annual reports). When the economic operator is participating in the procurement procedure together with others (e.g a consortia or joint venture) or if the economic operator relies on the capacity of other entities, it is required that the participating economic operators or the economic operator and the entities referred to altogether meet the selection criteria. Each involved economic operator or entity must submit a completed ESPD and the participating economic operators or the entities referred to are subject to joint and several liability for the performance of the contract. The contracting authority can accept annual reports or excerpts hereof or relevant statements from a bank or certified accountant as documentation in relation to the economic and financial standing. When an economic operator is participating in the procurement procedure together with others or when an economic operator relies on the economic and financial standing of other entities, the economic operator must also provide statements of support or other documentation proving that the economic operator has access to the necessary economic and financial standing. The statements of support must establish a legal obligation for the party concerned and state that the involved economic operators or entities are subject to joint and several liability for the performance of the contract.

Kriterium: Referenzen zu bestimmten Dienstleistungen
Beschreibung des Eignungskriteriums: The economic operator is required to have performed (entered into, ongoing or finalized) minimum 1 contract within the last 5 years that includes administration of a budget of minimum DKK 5,000,000.00 for development assistance in Africa. If more than 5 economic operators fulfil the minimum requirements to economic and financial standing and technical and professional ability, the candidates will be selected on the basis of the information concerning technical and professional ability. In the selection, the contracting authority will specifically emphasise: (1) the number of contracts that fulfil the minimum requirements, as defined above; (2) the extent to which the performed contracts compare to the description of this procurement, including (a) the extent to which the performed contracts related to cultural activities; (b) the extent to which the performed contracts concerned bilateral development cooperation; (c) the extent to which the performed contracts included several African countries; (3) The extent to which the contracts are performed for clients comparable to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. When the economic operator is participating in the procurement procedure together with others (e.g. a consortia or joint venture) or if the economic operator relies on the capacity of other entities, it is required that the participating economic operators or the economic operator and the entities referred to altogether meet the selection criteria, that each involved economic operator or entity submits a completed ESPD and that the specific parts of the contract must be performed by the economic operators or entities with the required technical and professional abilities. The economic operator must fill in a list of maximum 5 contracts (i.e. from all involved economic operators in a group of economic operators and/or other supporting entities). If an economic operator has listed more than 5 contracts, the contracting authority will only read and assess the 5 most recent contracts listed (first based on end date, and then based on start date). Each listed contract should include the following information: (1) a description of the contract (nature and quantity of services from the economic operator and how they compare to the description of this procurement), (2) amount (remuneration received by the economic operator for the performance of the services), (3) start date (date of conclusion of the contract), (4) end date (date of completion of services), and (5) recipient (name and contact information). The contracting authority reserves the right to contact the recipients of services or require statements from the recipients, confirming that the economic operator has performed the listed contracts, as documentation in relation to the technical and professional ability. When an economic operator is formed by a group of economic operators or relies on the technical and professional abilities of other entities, the economic operator must also provide statements of support or other documentation proving that the economic operator has access to the necessary technical and professional abilities. The statements of support must establish a legal obligation for the party concerned and state the parts of the contract to be performed by the party concerned.
Anhand der Kriterien werden die Bewerber ausgewählt, die zur zweiten Phase des Verfahrens eingeladen werden sollen
Höchstanzahl erfolgreicher Angebote: 5
Informationen über die zweite Phase eines zweiphasigen Verfahrens: 
Mindestzahl der zur zweiten Phase des Verfahrens einzuladenden Bewerber: 5
Höchstzahl der zur zweiten Phase des Verfahrens einzuladenden Bewerber: 5
Das Verfahren wird in mehreren aufeinanderfolgenden Phasen durchgeführt. In jeder Phase können einige Teilnehmer ausgeschlossen werden
5.1.10.
Zuschlagskriterien
Kriterium: 
Art: Qualität
Bezeichnung: Quality
Beschreibung: Please refer to the Criteria and Method of Evaluation.
Kategorie des Gewicht-Zuschlagskriteriums: Gewichtung (Prozentanteil, genau)
Zuschlagskriterium — Zahl: 80
Kriterium: 
Art: Preis
Bezeichnung: Price
Beschreibung: Please refer to the Criteria and Method of Evaluation.
Kategorie des Gewicht-Zuschlagskriteriums: Gewichtung (Prozentanteil, genau)
Zuschlagskriterium — Zahl: 20
5.1.11.
Auftragsunterlagen
Sprachen, in denen die Auftragsunterlagen offiziell verfügbar sind: Englisch
Internetadresse der Auftragsunterlagen: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/6f1b1a66-6e89-4b88-a2f5-31bf09da95ce/publicMaterial
5.1.12.
Bedingungen für die Auftragsvergabe
Verfahrensbedingungen: 
Voraussichtliches Datum der Absendung der Aufforderungen zur Angebotseinreichung: 23/02/2026
Bedingungen für die Einreichung: 
Elektronische Einreichung: Erforderlich
Adresse für die Einreichung: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/6f1b1a66-6e89-4b88-a2f5-31bf09da95ce/homepage
Sprachen, in denen Angebote oder Teilnahmeanträge eingereicht werden können: Englisch
Elektronischer Katalog: Nicht zulässig
Varianten: Nicht zulässig
Die Bieter können mehrere Angebote einreichen: Nicht zulässig
Frist für den Eingang der Teilnahmeanträge: 09/02/2026 13:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Auftragsbedingungen: 
Die Auftragsausführung muss im Rahmen von Programmen für geschützte Beschäftigungsverhältnisse erfolgen: Nein
Bedingungen für die Ausführung des Auftrags: The winning tenderer is to perform the contract in compliance with the Danida Anti-Corruption Policy (https://um.dk/en/danida/anti-corruption) and the principles of the UN Global Compact (https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles). The contract includes a labour clause concerning conditions on pay and work for the staff assigned for the performance of the contract.
Es ist eine Geheimhaltungsvereinbarung erforderlich: nein
Elektronische Rechnungsstellung: Erforderlich
Aufträge werden elektronisch erteilt: nein
Zahlungen werden elektronisch geleistet: ja
5.1.15.
Techniken
Rahmenvereinbarung: 
Keine Rahmenvereinbarung
Informationen über das dynamische Beschaffungssystem: 
Kein dynamisches Beschaffungssystem
5.1.16.
Weitere Informationen, Schlichtung und Nachprüfung
Überprüfungsstelle: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Informationen über die Überprüfungsfristen: Actions regarding requests to participate and selection must be submitted within 20 calendar days from the day after the contracting authority has notified the economic operators of the decisions regarding selection. Other actions regarding the procedure (e.g. decisions regarding award of contract) must be submitted within 45 calendar days from the day after the publication of a contract award notice in the Official Journal of the EU. Complaint guidelines (in English) can be found at: https://naevneneshus.dk/media/u42g3exz/complaint-guidelines.pdf.
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation, die Teilnahmeanträge entgegennimmt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Organisation, die Angebote bearbeitet: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
8. Organisationen
8.1.
ORG-0001
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Registrierungsnummer: 43271911
Abteilung: Africa, Development, Policy, and Financing (AFRPOL)
Postanschrift: Asiatisk Plads 2
Stadt: Copenhagen
Postleitzahl: 1448
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Anne-Catherine Legendre
E-Mail: annleg@um.dk
Telefon: +45 33 92 00 00
Internetadresse: https://um.dk/en/danida
Sonstige Kontaktpersonen: 
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Abteilung: Evaluation, Learning, and Quality (LÆRING)
Postanschrift: Asiatisk Plads 2  
Stadt: Copenhagen
Postleitzahl: 1448
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
Kontaktperson: Anne-Catherine Legendre
E-Mail: annleg@um.dk
Telefon: +45 33 92 00 00
Rollen dieser Organisation: 
Beschaffer
Organisation, die zusätzliche Informationen über das Vergabeverfahren bereitstellt
Organisation, die Teilnahmeanträge entgegennimmt
Organisation, die Angebote bearbeitet
8.1.
ORG-0002
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registrierungsnummer: 37795526
Postanschrift: Toldboden 2
Stadt: Viborg
Postleitzahl: 8800
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
Land: Dänemark
E-Mail: klfu@naevneneshus.dk
Telefon: +45 72405600
Internetadresse: https://naevneneshus.dk/start-din-klage/klagenaevnet-for-udbud/
Rollen dieser Organisation: 
Überprüfungsstelle
8.1.
ORG-0003
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registrierungsnummer: 10294819
Postanschrift: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Stadt: Valby
Postleitzahl: 2500
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
Land: Dänemark
E-Mail: kfst@kfst.dk
Telefon: +45 41715000
Internetadresse: https://www.kfst.dk
Rollen dieser Organisation: 
Organisation, die weitere Informationen für die Nachprüfungsverfahren bereitstellt
8.1.
ORG-0004
Offizielle Bezeichnung: Mercell Holding ASA
Registrierungsnummer: 980921565
Postanschrift: Askekroken 11
Stadt: Oslo
Postleitzahl: 0277
Land, Gliederung (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Land: Norwegen
Kontaktperson: eSender
E-Mail: publication@mercell.com
Telefon: +47 21018800
Fax: +47 21018801
Internetadresse: http://mercell.com/
Rollen dieser Organisation: 
TED eSender
Informationen zur Bekanntmachung
Kennung/Fassung der Bekanntmachung: 6c045aca-7778-4d02-8b37-b2937de8797c  -  01
Formulartyp: Wettbewerb
Art der Bekanntmachung: Auftrags- oder Konzessionsbekanntmachung – Standardregelung
Unterart der Bekanntmachung: 16
Datum der Übermittlung der Bekanntmachung: 06/01/2026 12:04:43 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Bekanntmachung — eSender-Übermittlungsdatum: 06/01/2026 19:21:59 (UTC+00:00) Westeuropäische Zeit, GMT
Sprachen, in denen diese Bekanntmachung offiziell verfügbar ist: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsnummer der Bekanntmachung: 9751-2026
ABl. S – Nummer der Ausgabe: 5/2026
Datum der Veröffentlichung: 08/01/2026