Appel d'offres ouvert pour l'organisation de cours de langues anglaise, française et allemande pour le personnel du Parlement européen en poste à Strasbourg, y inclus l'organisation des tests de détermination de niveaux.

The European Parliament is issuing an open call for tenders under the identifier EP-PERS/2025/OP/0008, published on May 2, 2025. The aim is to provide language training services to its staff located in Strasbourg, focusing on developing their linguistic skills in English, French, and German. The target audience includes management, administrative staff, and security personnel across various Directorates-General of the Parliament.

The total estimated value of the contract is 440,000 EUR, with a maximum duration of 48 months. The procedure for this tender is classified as open, and the contract falls under the category of education and training services. The award method will be based on the best price-quality ratio, and this will be a framework agreement without reopening the competition for bids.

Eligible candidates are likely to include companies, educational institutions, and organizations experienced in language training, although specific eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is required for participation, whether as an individual applicant or part of a consortium, although the necessity for a consortium is not stated.

Tender submissions must be electronically submitted, and the deadline for receipt is June 3, 2025, at 16:00 Brussels time. The conjoining documents, including specifications and drafts, are available for download.

The specific selection criteria for bidders include the ability to pursue the relevant professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability, with more details found in the market documents. Responses to questions submitted after May 22, 2025, will not be guaranteed.

The submission process utilizes an eSubmission system which supports all 24 EU languages and complies with data encryption standards for security. Each submission can contain a maximum of 200 files, with individual file sizes not exceeding 50 MB.

This tender seeks to enhance the language competence of European Parliament staff, ultimately ensuring that they can fulfill their duties effectively within a multilingual environment.

This is an open call for tenders with procedure identifier EP-PERS/2025/OP/0008, published on 02/05/2025. The European Parliament's Learning & Development Unit aims to provide staff in Strasbourg with language training to develop the linguistic skills necessary for their duties, offering a language training system adapted to their needs. The European Parliament wishes to conclude a framework contract to cover the language training of European Parliament (EP) staff in Strasbourg. The tender covers English, French, and German languages. The target audience is management staff, administrative staff, and security officers from several Directorates-General of the European Parliament.

The procedure type is an open procedure. The estimated total value is 440,000 EUR. The lead contracting authority is the European Parliament, PERS Directorate-General for Personnel. The main classification (CPV) is 80000000 Education and training services. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is the best price-quality ratio. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The selection criteria include: Suitability to pursue the professional activity, Economic and financial standing, and Technical and professional ability. Refer to the market documents for details.

Key milestones include: TED publication date: 02/05/2025, Date and time of public opening: 04/06/2025 10:00 Europe/Brussels, Deadline for receipt of tenders: 03/06/2025 16:00 Europe/Brussels. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 22/05/2025 05:00 Europe/Brussels.

The available documents are:
FRANNEXE 1 Bordereau des prix (Tender specifications, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRProjet de contrat-cadre (Draft contract, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRAnnexe modèle de bon de commande (Draft contract, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRInvitation à soumissionner (Invitation letter, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRAnnexe fiche identification financière (Tender specifications, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRAnnexe guide identification finacière 2 (Tender specifications, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRAnnexe guide fiche identification financière (Tender specifications, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRCahier des charges (Tender specifications, published 02/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)
FRBordereau prix format excel (Tender specifications, published 16/05/2025, Version 1, No translations available)

Submissions must be sent exclusively via electronic submission at the address provided.

Questions and Answers:
Question 64936: Prices should be exempt of VAT and all other taxes. Is it correct?
Answer: According to point 9 of the specifications, the price offer will be submitted excluding VAT and other equivalent taxes in application of article 3 of the protocol on privileges and immunities. Published on 20/05/2025 14:54

Question 64913: In 'Critère 1' the cahier des charges requests a 'un exemple de cours niveau 2 en langue anglaise bi-hebdomadaire'. Please confirm what level on CEFR scale is referred to...
Answer: In 'Critère 1' the cahier des charges requests a "un exemple de cours niveau 2 en langue anglaise bi-hebdomadaire". Please confirm what level on CEFR scale is referred to... Published on 19/05/2025 21:10

Question 64695: Could you publish the price list in Excel format? Thank you.
Answer: The price list in Excel format has just been published. Published on 16/05/2025 15:43

Question 64478: Would you accept an online training proposal? We would also like to know if it is possible to submit a propositio...
Answer: In accordance with point 3 of the specifications, the courses are organized in person on the premises of Parliament. The market is not divided into lots, the object of the contract relates to ... Published on 13/05/2025 22:17

Question 64203: Could you specify what you expect as "Course description". Is this a complete program presentin...?
Answer: Could you specify what you expect as "Course description". Is this a complete program presenting all the course content, lesson by lesson, including to... Published on 08/05/2025 14:49

FAQ:
How to proceed if the system is slow or doesn’t work while uploading/downloading documents? Use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If the issue persists, clear the cache and cookies. Published on 13/02/2025 20:52
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Is it possible to view the details of the submission after the deadline? No, the content of the submission is not accessible after submitting the tender as the system encrypts all attachments upon upload. Published on 13/02/2025 20:50
Where can I find my submissions in Manage My Area, in the Funding & Tenders portal? In ‘My Submission(s)’: tenders in response to open calls for tenders, requests to ... Published on 17/10/2024 20:40
Which size should attachments have? eSubmission accepts files that are less than 50 MB in size. Published on 17/10/2024 20:36
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I have an issue uploading a file in eSubmission and it’s giving me an error. What do I do? Make sure it follows the technical requirements of the system. Published on 03/10/2024 16:36
How many attachments can I upload per submission? The maximum number of documents the system will allow you to upload per tender is 200 files. Published on 03/10/2024 16:35
Why do tenderers need a PIC? It is mandatory to register for a PIC if you intend to submit a tender or a request to participate. Published on 23/04/2024 17:14
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What is the validity period of a PIC? A PIC is unique and its validity is not limited in time. Published on 22/04/2024 22:55
How many languages does the system support? The system is multilingual and supports all 24 official EU languages. Published on 01/04/2024 19:56
Which is the character set encoding in the system? The character set encoding is UTF-8. Published on 22/02/2024 23:58
Does the system use encryption to ensure the integrity and the confidentiality of the information? Yes, the system encrypts all uploaded documents, using an asymmetric key as an encryption mechanism. Published on 22/02/2024 23:57
Which file types does the system support? The supported file types depend on the type of submission you want to make. Published on 21/02/2024 23:55
Can I view and edit my draft submission? Until the deadline for the submission has been reached, submissions in the draft status can be edited, viewed and deleted. Published on 24/03/2023 21:32
In the submission report, under the name of our entity, "Legal form: UNKNOWN" is displayed while in the system, our legal form was correctly displayed. Is this a problem for the submission? No, it is just a display issue. This is not blocking for you: you can submit. Published on 03/08/2021 22:07
I sent my submission on time and a few days later, I received an automatic email informing me that the deadline for the reception of submissions had been reached. Does this mean that my submission was not correctly sent? No, this is an auto-generated notification sent when the time limit of receipt defined for the call for tenders has been reached. Published on 03/08/2021 22:05

In summary, the European Parliament is seeking a contractor to provide language training services (English, French, and German) to its staff in Strasbourg. The contract will be a framework agreement with a maximum duration of 48 months and an estimated total value of 440,000 EUR. The tender is an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically. The deadline for submitting tenders is 03/06/2025 at 16:00 Brussels time. Tenderers must meet specific selection criteria related to their professional activity, financial standing, and technical capabilities. A PIC (Personal Identification Code) is mandatory for participation. The eSubmission system supports various file types, with a maximum attachment size of 50 MB and a limit of 200 files per submission. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the tender, it is likely that eligible applicants include companies, educational institutions, and organizations with experience in providing language training services.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract. The European Parliament is seeking to procure language training services. The contract is a framework agreement, without reopening of competition.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. The tender documents should be consulted to determine if consortia are allowed or preferred. However, the FAQ mentions that a PIC is mandatory for participation as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but it can be inferred that the opportunity is open to entities within the EU, given that it is an EU tender and the services are to be provided to the European Parliament staff.

Target Sector: The target sector is education and training services, specifically language training.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the location of the service is Strasbourg, France. The languages covered are English, French, and German.

Project Stage: The project stage is service delivery. The tender is for the provision of language training services that are already defined.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 440,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing language training services.

Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly stated, but it is likely to involve at least one stage of proposal submission and evaluation.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not mention any co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is an open call for tenders issued by the European Parliament, specifically the Learning & Development Unit, to establish a framework agreement for the provision of language training services to its staff in Strasbourg. The tender covers English, French, and German languages. The target audience includes management, administrative staff, and security personnel from various Directorates-General of the European Parliament. The procedure is an open procedure, and the estimated total value of the contract is 440,000 EUR. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. Submissions must be sent electronically. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 03/06/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Brussels. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 22/05/2025 at 05:00 Europe/Brussels. Tenderers must submit their offers electronically via the eSubmission system, ensuring that all attachments comply with the system's technical requirements, including file size limits (under 50 MB) and naming conventions. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the information. The tender specifications, draft contract, and other relevant documents are available for download. The contract is for in-person courses at the Parliament's premises.