Development, review and delivery of training materials, tools and activities related to the Pact on Migration and Asylum, in particular the screening process

This opportunity is a pre-information notice from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) regarding a future planned negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. The purpose is to acquire specialized expertise for the development, delivery, digitalization, and review of training materials related to the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum, specifically focusing on the screening process for border and coast guards. The main Contracting Authority is FRONTEX, and the target sector is education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000.

Eligible applicants include private companies, specialized consultancies, and training providers with expertise in border security and migration policy. The call is open to entities within the EU and potentially EEA countries. The project is designed for operational readiness in the field and emphasizes practical training resources over initial research.

The maximum duration of the contract is set for 18 months, with no framework agreements in place. The expression of interest period is scheduled from May 23, 2025, to June 9, 2025. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is June 11, 2025. Interested parties must submit their expressions electronically through a provided link. There is no requirement for co-funding, and the procedure type indicates it will involve a select number of candidates invited to submit full proposals after the initial expression of interest.

Success rates are not disclosed, but competition is expected as only a limited number of candidates will likely be invited based on their expertise. The project aims for comprehensive training products tailored to the operational needs of border security personnel, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of measures under the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

This is a pre-information notice, announcing the future publication of a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract, not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is FRONTEX/2025/MVP/0018-EXA.

The title of the planned call for tenders is Development, review and delivery of training materials, tools and activities related to the Pact on Migration and Asylum, in particular the screening process.

The lead contracting authority is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX).

The general objective of this contract is to acquire highly specialised expertise necessary for development, delivery, digitalisation and an adequate review/update of comprehensive and harmonised training products on screening, effectively tailored to the border/coast guarding operational needs and requirements and covering provisions of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. The overall objective of this assignment is thus to provide expert support for the development, delivery, digitalisation and review of the training on screening, designed for SC/border and coast guards.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified.

The main classification (CPV) code is 80000000, which corresponds to Education and training services. The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 18 months. There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-05-23 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 09/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Warsaw. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-11 Europe/Warsaw.

The method of expression of interest is electronic. Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given. To express interest, applicants should use the "Express interest" link.

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In summary, this is a pre-information notice from FRONTEX regarding a future negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. The project aims to develop, deliver, digitalize, review, and update training materials related to screening processes under the Pact on Migration and Asylum, specifically for border and coast guards. The contract will focus on acquiring specialized expertise in education and training services. The expression of interest phase is scheduled for May-June 2025, with the negotiated procedure expected to launch in June 2025. Interested parties should express their interest electronically through the provided link.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity seeks highly specialised expertise, suggesting eligible applicants could include, but are not limited to, consulting firms, training providers, educational institutions, and experts with experience in border/coast guard operations, migration, and asylum procedures. The specific types of organizations eligible are not explicitly defined, but the focus is on those with the expertise to develop, deliver, digitalize, and review training materials.

Funding Type: The funding type is a service contract, as indicated by the "Nature of the contract: services". This means the selected applicant will be paid for providing specific services related to the development and delivery of training materials.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. It is possible that either a single entity with all the necessary expertise or a consortium of entities with complementary expertise could be eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that the contracting authority is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), it is highly likely that the opportunity is open to entities within the EU and potentially EEA countries. Further clarification would be needed to confirm eligibility for entities outside of these regions.

Target Sector: The target sector is education and training services, specifically related to border security, migration, and asylum. This includes the development of training materials, digitalization of training, and review/update of training programs. The opportunity targets the specific area of training for border and coast guards on screening processes related to the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) is the lead contracting authority, suggesting a focus on the European Union. The timezones Europe/Brussels and Europe/Warsaw are mentioned in the milestones.

Project Stage: The project stage is focused on development, delivery, digitalization, and review/update of existing or new training materials. This suggests the project is beyond the initial idea or research phase and is geared towards creating practical training resources.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a "middle/low value contract". While a specific monetary range is not provided, this suggests the funding amount is likely to be under €200k, and possibly even lower, but this is speculative.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This means that after an expression of interest, the contracting authority will likely select a limited number of candidates to invite to submit a full proposal.

Nature of Support: The nature of support is monetary, in exchange for services. The selected contractor will receive payment for the development, delivery, digitalization, and review of training materials.

Application Stages: The application process appears to involve at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure for selected candidates. It is possible there could be further stages within the negotiated procedure itself.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned, but as a negotiated procedure, it is likely that only a small number of candidates will be invited to submit a full proposal, suggesting a relatively low success rate for those who initially express interest.

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

Summary: This opportunity is a planned negotiated procedure for a low to middle value contract, managed by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). The project aims to acquire specialized expertise for the development, delivery, digitalization, and review of training materials related to the Pact on Migration and Asylum, specifically focusing on screening processes for border and coast guards. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating comprehensive and harmonized training products tailored to the operational needs of border security personnel. The process begins with an expression of interest, followed by a negotiated procedure with a select number of candidates. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is June 11, 2025. This is not a call for tenders but an announcement of a future opportunity.