MPA4Change | Invitation to tender – external service contract: policy & advocacy consultancy
This call for tenders is issued within the scope of the Interreg Euro-MED MPA4Change project (Euro-MED0200736) – Enhancing Marine Protected Areas as Nature Based Solutions for adaptation to climate change: from local actions to Mediterranean basin strategy.
For the purposes of this tender, acting on behalf of the project partners, the contracting authority for this Invitation to Tender is the EUROPARC Federation.
Procurement – External service contract for the implementation of Policy and Advocacy services
The contracting authority is looking to engage with an experienced consultancy/ expert on policy & advocacy that: is familiar with key marine conservation and climate change adaptation policies at global, EU and Mediterranean level and able to liaise with key stakeholders and representatives of governments and organisations to induce policy changes.
Additionally, the consultancy/expert should be able to represent the MPA4Change project interests at key events, facilitate workshops/training sessions, collaborate in building alliances with other groups, organisations and networks. It is imperative that the consultancy/expert is available and willing to travel during the whole contract implementation.
The contract for which this invitation to tender is launched has a total duration of eight months, with the implementation of activities starting on 22 April 2025 and finalising on 21 December 2025, with an additionally period of 3 months of availability to provide information about the actions performed.
Bidders are asked to outline their budget proposal. The VAT amount and rate must be stated separately on bids submitted. Bids must be submitted in English and set out how they will deliver the contract effectively and efficiently and demonstrate relevant technical knowledge, skills and experience.
Above all, the project requires a contractor who is innovative, solution-oriented and able to think with partners in order to implement the actions described in this invitation to tender. Previous experience of delivering similar work as an external service contractor within the scope of an EU funded project would be an advantage: those bidding for this contract should be able to demonstrate familiarity with EU funded project terms and conditions especially in relation to publicity.
Download full procurement callBids must be submitted in the required format and received by 23.59 on 07 April 2024.
For further information, please contact Fernando Pinillos – MPA4change Project Manager: fernando.pinillos@…