Παροχή υπηρεσιών ανθρώπινου δυναμικού προσωρινής απασχόλησης για τις ανάγκες του γραφείου της Αντιπροσωπείας της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Ελλάδα

This content outlines a forthcoming procurement tender issued by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Communication, specifically for providing temporary employment human resources services for its representation office in Greece. The title in Greek translates to "Provision of temporary employment human resources services for the needs of the office of the European Commission Representation in Greece." This opportunity falls under the procurement type of services and is identified by the CPV classification code 79620000, which pertains to temporary employment agency services.

The tender is planned for a duration of 48 months, with the start date for expressions of interest set for August 25, 2025. Interested parties must submit their expressions electronically by September 9, 2025. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is September 15, 2025. The tender is categorized as a framework agreement, meaning that successful providers will not face renewed competition throughout the contract's duration. The opportunity is aimed at larger service providers rather than small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the "smeSuitableIndicator" being marked as false.

The contracting authority is the European Commission, specifically the DG COMM - Communication. Greece is the primary geographical focus for this procurement, confirmed by the use of the Greek language and the Athens timezone in the tender details. It seeks candidates capable of fulfilling the staffing needs of the Commission's operations within Greece. The application is structured as a planned negotiated procedure, requiring selected providers to submit proposals based on an initial expression of interest rather than through an open call.

The estimated contract value is not specified in the tender details but is described as a middle or low value contract. This suggests potential funding could be less than €200,000, possibly falling below €50,000. There is no co-funding requirement; payment will be made directly for services rendered.

In summary, this announcement reveals an upcoming procurement opportunity focused on temporary staffing services for the European Commission in Greece, highlighting key dates and submission requirements for potential applicants. It is a pre-announcement of a future procedure rather than a direct call for tenders, encouraging qualified service providers to express their interest electronically.

This is a publication announcing the European Commission's intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. It is not a call for tenders. More information can be found via a provided link. Submissions must be sent exclusively to the address for submission given.

The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ATH/2025/MVP/0350-EXA. The description of the procedure is "Παροχή υπηρεσιών ανθρώπινου δυναμικού προσωρινής απασχόλησης για τις ανάγκες του γραφείου της Αντιπροσωπείας της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Ελλάδα" which translates to "Provision of temporary employment human resources services for the needs of the office of the Representation of the European Commission in Greece". The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG COMM Communication. The main classification (CPV) code is 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-08-25 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 09/09/2025 04:59 Europe/Athens. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-09-15 Europe/Athens.

The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is via the "Express interest" link.

A question and answer section is available. To create a question, one must log in. There is a public Q&A section, FAQs, and a "My Q&A" section. Q&As can be downloaded as an xls file. One question in the public Q&A is "Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference?". The answer is "References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure". This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future procurement procedure by the European Commission's DG COMM in Athens, Greece. The procedure will be a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. The contract involves the provision of temporary employment human resources services for the European Commission's office in Greece. The contracting authority intends to launch a negotiated procedure for a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The maximum duration of the contract is 48 months. Companies interested in this opportunity should express their interest electronically via the provided link, with the deadline for expression of interest being September 9, 2025. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched around September 15, 2025. It is important to note that this announcement is not a call for tenders itself, but rather a notification of an upcoming opportunity.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is for a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. While the specific eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, it can be inferred that the applicants should be capable of providing human resources services, including temporary staff. Therefore, eligible applicant types could include companies specializing in human resources, temporary staffing agencies, and potentially consulting firms with a human resources division. The contracting authority is Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή, DG COMM - Communication, suggesting that the applicants should be able to contract with the European Commission.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The funding type is a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the nature of the service which is Παροχή υπηρεσιών ανθρώπινου δυναμικού προσωρινής απασχόλησης (provision of temporary employment human resources services), it is more likely that both single applicants and consortia could be eligible, depending on the scale and scope of the services required.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The specific geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but since the services are for the office of the European Commission Representation in Greece (γραφείου της Αντιπροσωπείας της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Ελλάδα), it is highly likely that the eligible applicants should be based in the EU, and potentially with a preference for those operating in Greece or with the ability to provide services in Greece.

Target Sector: The target sector is human resources, specifically the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The CPV code provided, 79620000, confirms this.

Mentioned Countries: Greece is explicitly mentioned as the location where the services are to be provided, specifically for the office of the European Commission Representation in Greece.

Project Stage: This opportunity is for the provision of services, specifically human resources and temporary staffing. Therefore, the relevant stage is operational. The project is not in the idea, research, development, or demonstration phase, but rather requires established service providers.

Funding Amount: The opportunity is described as a "middle/low value contract." While the exact amount is not specified, this suggests a funding range that is likely below €200k, and possibly even under €50k, but this is an estimation based on the terminology used. The estimated total value is not provided in the text.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This means that the contracting authority will likely invite a select number of potential providers to submit proposals, rather than an open call for tenders. The first step is to express interest electronically.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing human resources services, specifically the supply of temporary staff. Therefore, the nature of support is monetary, in the form of payments for services rendered.

Application Stages: Based on the information provided, there are at least two stages: 1) Expression of interest, and 2) Participation in the negotiated procedure (after being selected based on the expression of interest). It is possible there could be further stages within the negotiated procedure itself.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned. As this is a negotiated procedure, the success rate will depend on the number of providers invited to negotiate and the competitiveness of their offers.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no mention of a co-funding requirement. It is likely that co-funding is not required, as this is a procurement contract where the contracting authority pays for the full cost of the services.

Summary: This opportunity is a pre-announcement for a planned negotiated procedure by the European Commission, DG COMM, for the provision of temporary employment human resources services for the office of the European Commission Representation in Greece. It is not a call for tenders yet, but rather a publication announcing the intention to launch a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. Companies specializing in human resources and temporary staffing are encouraged to express their interest electronically, with a start date for expression of interest on August 25, 2025, and a deadline on September 9, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is September 15, 2025. The contract duration is a maximum of 48 months and will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition. This means that once selected, the provider will be the sole provider for these services for the duration of the agreement. The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ATH/2025/MVP/0350-EXA.