Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain
Reference number: COMM/AWD/2022/480
II.1.2)Main CPV code80500000 Training services
II.1.3)Type of contractServices
II.1.4)Short description:
The required service is the organisation and implementation of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of young journalists, working for EU-based media outlets, regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, and at raising awareness about the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, as well as the values it stands for. It will include a module in each of the participating countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain), followed by a module in Brussels or Strasbourg for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme in the concerned country;
• selection of participants for both modules;
• communication and outreach activities.
II.1.5)Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 3 500 000.00 EUR
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Belgium
Lot No: 1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: BE Belgique / België
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Belgium followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 410 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for young European Journalists in Bulgaria
Lot No: 2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: BG България / Bulgaria
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Bulgaria followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 210 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Croatia
Lot No: 3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: HR Hrvatska
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Croatia followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 265 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Finland
Lot No: 4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: FI Suomi / Finland
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Finland followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 400 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in France
Lot No: 5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: FR France
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in France followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 470 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Germany
Lot No: 6
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: DE Deutschland
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Germany followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 400 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Italy
Lot No: 7
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: IT Italia
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Italy followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 375 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Poland
Lot No: 8
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: PL Polska
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Poland followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 280 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Portugal
Lot No: 9
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: PT Portugal
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Portugal followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 310 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Implementation of the European Parliament Training Programme for Young European Journalists in Spain
Lot No: 10
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)80500000 Training services
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: ES España
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The overarching service required is the organisation and implementation, up to twice per year, of a training programme on EU issues, with the purpose of raising awareness of EU-based young journalists regarding European affairs in general and Parliament-related topics in particular. The training aims at contributing to a better understanding of how the EU works, underlining the importance of the Parliament, parliamentary democracy, and the values it stands for. The target audience for these training are young professionals based in EU Member States, in their capacity as key multipliers and informed relays.
The training programme will include a module in Spain followed by a module for a limited number of journalists selected among participants in the first module in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
The contract includes the following specific services:
• organisation and implementation of the programme (1st module);
• selection of participants (1st and 2nd module);
• communication and outreach activities.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 380 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The contract shall be renewed tacitly on an annual basis, but its duration may not exceed four years and shall take place in accordance with the terms laid down in Article I.2 of the draft framework contract.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedureOpen procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing systemThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateDate: 08/07/2022
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tendersDate: 11/07/2022
Local time: 10:00
Place: