754166-2026 - Competition
Norway – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Consultancy services, organisation and management development programme.
OJ S 211/2026 30/10/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Services
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Asker kommune
Email: kristin.viker-matheson@asker.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyer: Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority: General public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Consultancy services, organisation and management development programme.
Description: Applies to assignments for program development and implementation of a programme for managers in Asker municipality.
Procedure identifier: 7cdb2181-2dc0-4fed-bfb5-eac5d08889bb
Internal identifier: 26/47
Type of procedure: Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Town: Asker
Country subdivision (NUTS): Akershus (NO084)
Country: Norway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis: 
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Notice
Corruption: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, by enforceable judgement been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, involving European Communities or European Union member states (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Fraud: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on the Protection of the European Communities Financial Interests (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financing: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism as defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisation: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts related to terrorist activity by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164 of 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings: Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law: Is the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law: Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law: Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition: Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Grave professional misconduct: Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents or obtained confidential information of this procedure: Has the tenderer: a) given grossly incorrect information with the notification of the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being fulfilled, b) failed to provide such information, c) made reservations immediately to present the supporting documents requested by the contracting authority, or d) improperly affected the contracting authority ́s decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure: Is the tenderer aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents, as a result of his participation in the competition?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure: Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions: Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions: Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes: Has the tenderer not fulfilled all of his tax and duty obligations in both the country where he is established and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Business activities are suspended: Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
Bankruptcy: Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
Arrangement with creditors: Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
Insolvency: Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
Assets being administered by liquidator: Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law: See the national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents. Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility of exceptions.
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: Consultancy services, organisation and management development programme.
Description: Applies to assignments for program development and implementation of a programme for managers in Asker municipality.
Internal identifier: 26/47
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Town: Asker
Country subdivision (NUTS): Akershus (NO084)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 01/04/2027
Duration end date: 30/06/2029
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000,00 NOK
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation: 
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Notice
Criterion: Other economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterion: See the qualification documentation for further information on the qualification requirements.
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure: 
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure: 3
The buyer reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without any further negotiations
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=102874
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission: 
Electronic submission: Required
Address for submission: https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=102874&GoTo=Tender
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: Norwegian
Electronic catalogue: Allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate: 30/11/2026 08:00:58 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Information that can be supplemented after the submission deadline: 
No documents can be submitted later.
Terms of contract: 
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement: 
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system: 
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Mediation organisation: Ringerike, Asker og Bærum tingrett
Review organisation: Ringerike, Asker og Bærum tingrett
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Asker kommune
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Asker kommune
Registration number: 920125298
Department: Anskaffelser
Postal address: Postboks 353
Town: Asker
Postcode: 1372
Country subdivision (NUTS): Akershus (NO084)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Kristin Viker-Matheson
Email: kristin.viker-matheson@asker.kommune.no
Telephone: 66 90 90 00
Internet address: https://www.asker.kommune.no/
Roles of this organisation: 
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: Ringerike, Asker og Bærum tingrett
Registration number: 926 725 963
Postal address: Postboks 578
Town: Sandvika
Postcode: 1302
Country subdivision (NUTS): Akershus (NO084)
Country: Norway
Email: trabpost@domstol.no
Telephone: 67 57 65 00
Internet address: https://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/ringerike-asker-og-barum-tingrett/
Roles of this organisation: 
Review organisation
Mediation organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version: f57f6288-8f4e-4889-9e93-2150f6e4849f  -  01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 29/10/2026 09:51:11 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender): 29/10/2026 09:51:13 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 754166-2026
OJ S issue number: 211/2026
Publication date: 30/10/2026