Cooperation Facility for the Philippines Procurement of Technical Assistance to the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines

The European Commission, specifically the International Partnerships Directorate (INTPA), has issued a call for tenders for the "Cooperation Facility for the Philippines," which seeks to procure technical assistance services for the EU Delegation to the Philippines. The procedure identifier for this call is EC-INTPA/MNL/2025/EA-RP/0186, with an estimated contract value of 2,300,000 EUR over a maximum duration of 48 months. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is November 24, 2025, at 18:00 Asia/Manila, and submissions must be made electronically.

This tender is a restricted procedure, meaning it involves a two-stage process: the first stage requires interested parties to submit a request to participate, followed by an invitation to submit full proposals for those selected. The primary geographic focus is the Philippines, emphasizing support in key areas such as the Green, Resilient Economy and Green Jobs, as well as Peaceful and Just Society and Good Governance. These priorities align with the objectives outlined in the multi-annual indicative program for the Philippines (MIP, 2021-2027) and the EU's Global Gateway strategy.

The selected contractor will provide on-demand consulting services in various sectors, particularly in enhancing policy dialogues and strategic communications related to the EU's initiatives in the Philippines. The classification for the services falls under CPV code 73200000, which pertains to management consultancy services. This is not a grant but a procurement of services where the contractor will be compensated for the services delivered based on predetermined milestones.

Entities that wish to apply must hold a Personal Identification Code (PIC), which is mandatory for participation. The tendering criteria will prioritize quality (80%) over price (20%), indicating a strong focus on the technical merit and alignment of proposals with the EU's strategic priorities.

In summary, the call for tenders aims to engage consulting firms capable of providing high-quality technical assistance services that support the EU's development cooperation objectives in the Philippines, fostering sustainable economic and governance frameworks while implementing a responsive and flexible consulting model.

The European Commission, INTPA - International Partnerships, is offering a call for tenders for the "Cooperation Facility for the Philippines Procurement of Technical Assistance to the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines" with procedure identifier EC-INTPA/MNL/2025/EA-RP/0186. This is a restricted procedure. The TED reference is 205/2025 704119-2025. The estimated total value of the tender is 2,300,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 24/10/2025. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 24/11/2025 18:00 Asia/Manila. Submissions must be sent exclusively via electronic submission.
 
The Cooperation Facility for the Philippines is a country-based Technical Assistance facility. It provides the EU with the possibility to finance a broad range of activities needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe), as articulated in the priority areas of the multi-annual indicative programme for the Philippines (MIP, 2021-2027). The priority areas are: 1) Green, Resilient Economy and Green Jobs, and 2) Peaceful and Just Society, Good Governance.
 
The Cooperation Facility will enhance the efficiency, performance, and impact of EU policy dialogues and operations related to MIP priorities. It will also support the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy and the adoption of the Global Gateway 360-degree approach. The Facility will support the EU in the preparation of new programmes to be adopted in 2026-2027.
 
The Cooperation Facility will promote the Team Europe approach, including engagement with the private sector, government, civil society, youth, and academia. It will provide the EU with the flexibility to mobilise expertise and resources to rapidly address policy reform needs emerging from the policy dialogue with strategic partners and stakeholders. The Facility will also support Strategic Communication activities to raise public awareness, understanding, and engagement with the EU in the Philippines, on MIP priorities, the Global Gateway strategy, and the Team Europe approach.
 
This procedure aims to procure Technical Assistance services for the implementation of the Facility. The contractor will provide the EU with on-demand, high-quality consulting services in a broad range of areas.
 
The main classification (CPV) code is 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio. It is not a framework agreement. The place of delivery or performance is the Philippines (20000984). The programme is Asia and the Pacific (44995882).
 
One document is available: ENa5f additional information contract notice en Coop Facility (3)Invitation to submit a request to participate, published on 24/10/2025, Version 1, with no translations available.
 
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In summary, this tender opportunity is for procuring technical assistance services to support the EU Delegation in the Philippines. The Cooperation Facility aims to enhance the effectiveness of EU policies and programmes in the Philippines, focusing on green economy, good governance, and strategic communication. The EU is looking for a contractor to provide on-demand consulting services across various areas to support the implementation of the facility and its objectives. The tender is a restricted procedure, meaning there's an initial selection phase based on requests to participate, followed by a full proposal submission from shortlisted candidates. The submission must be done electronically, and the deadline to participate is November 24, 2025. A PIC (Participant Identification Code) is mandatory for participation.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the description, it is likely that the opportunity is open to consulting firms or organizations that can provide technical assistance services. The "Team Europe" approach suggests engagement with private sector, government, civil society, youth, and academia, implying that entities from these sectors could potentially be involved, possibly through consortia or subcontracting.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement of services, specifically technical assistance services. The contractor will provide on-demand consulting services.

Consortium Requirement: The text mentions the "Team Europe" approach, which suggests that consortia are possible, but it is not explicitly stated whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. The FAQ section mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary place of delivery or performance is the Philippines. The program is related to the multi-annual indicative programme for the Philippines (MIP, 2021-2027).

Target Sector: The target sectors include: Green, Resilient Economy and Green Jobs; Peaceful and Just Society; Good Governance; Strategic Communication. The main classification (CPV) code is 73200000, which corresponds to Research and development consultancy services. The program also relates to the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy.

Mentioned Countries: Philippines

Project Stage: The project stage is implementation. The tender is for procuring technical assistance services for the implementation of the Cooperation Facility for the Philippines. The Cooperation Facility will also support the EU in the preparation of new programmes to be adopted in 2026-2027.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 2,300,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is a call for tenders, specifically a restricted procedure. Submissions must be sent electronically.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive non-monetary services, specifically technical assistance and consulting services. The EU Delegation will receive on-demand high-quality consulting services in a broad range of areas.

Application Stages: The procedure type is "Restricted procedure" which implies at least two stages: a request to participate and then a full proposal from those selected.

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

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for tenders issued by the European Commission, INTPA - International Partnerships, for the procurement of Technical Assistance services for the implementation of the Cooperation Facility for the Philippines. The Cooperation Facility aims to support the EU Delegation in achieving the objectives of the Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe), particularly in the priority areas of Green, Resilient Economy and Green Jobs, and Peaceful and Just Society, Good Governance. The facility will also support the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy and the preparation of new programs. The selected contractor will provide on-demand, high-quality consulting services in a broad range of areas, including strategic communication. The procedure is a restricted procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The estimated total value of the contract is 2,300,000 EUR, with a maximum contract duration of 48 months. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 24/11/2025 18:00 Asia/Manila. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate. The tender is open to consulting firms or organizations capable of providing the required technical assistance. The "Team Europe" approach suggests possible involvement of entities from the private sector, government, civil society, youth, and academia, potentially through consortia or subcontracting. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio.