Information

Tender reference number	575/PP/2016/FC.
Title	Multiple framework contract for the procurement of economic studies and analyses related to impact assessments and evaluations.
Description	Policy preparation in the Commission is supported by both retrospective evaluations and forward-looking impact assessments, which are key elements of the EU decision-making process meant to promote more informed political choices and contribute to better regulation. Both look at how a problem is, or should be, addressed to achieve the desired objectives taking into account costs and benefits. Both are based on an integrated approach that addresses impacts across the environmental, social and economic pillars; both rely on an in-depth economic analysis. The overall objective of this framework contract is to facilitate the procurement of economic studies and other supporting services which will feed into the impact assessments and evaluations of the policies of DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. The main reference for this exercise will be ‘Better regulation guidelines’ and ‘Better regulation toolbox’.
Contract type	Services
Procedure type	Open procedure
Status	Closed
Published on TED
Submission Method	Electronic
Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)	Framework agreement
Address of the buyer profile: (URL)	http://ec.europa.eu/growth/contracts-grants/calls-for-tenders/index_en.htm
Award method	Most economic

Conditions for participation

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers	See Internet address provided in Section I.3.
Economic and financial standing - List and brief description of selection criteria	Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Economic and financial standing- Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required	Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability - List and brief description of selection criteria	Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability - Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required	Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Milestones

TED publication date	23/11/2016 00:00
Question deadline	N/A
Answer deadline	N/A
Time limit for receipt of tenders	28/02/2017 16:00
Conditions for opening tenders (date)	02/03/2017 10:30

Lots

The call for tenders has no lots.

Notices

Reference	Notice type	Publication date
2016/S 226-411199	Contract notice	23/11/2016 00:00