Multiple Framework Contract for Better Regulation and economic analyses (2026-2030)

The EU grant opportunity analyzed is a framework contract for economic expertise in Better Regulation and economic analyses, with a total budget of 23 million euros over 48 months. This contract is divided into two lots: Better Regulation support, valued at 15 million euros, and economic analyses, valued at 8 million euros. The purpose of the contract is to establish an external pool of economic expertise that can be utilized as needed for studies related to these areas.

Eligible applicants for this opportunity include organizations capable of providing economic research services, such as consultancies and research institutions. Importantly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are excluded from eligibility. The funding type is categorized as a procurement contract, meaning that contractors will provide services in exchange for payment, rather than receiving a grant.

Applicants can apply as either single entities or as consortia, although there is no explicit requirement for consortium applications. The geographic scope is assumed to be EU-wide, given that the European Commission is administering the contract, but no specific geographic restrictions are provided.

The target sector for this opportunity encompasses economic research and policy consulting, specifically in better regulation and economic analysis. There are no listed specific countries, reinforcing the assumption of an EU-wide scope. The nature of support is monetary, as selected contractors will receive compensation for their services.

The contract does not pertain to a specific project stage; rather, it is a service delivery contract encouraging continuous engagement and offers flexibility to meet the needs of DG GROW. The estimated total value of the contract is significantly above the threshold of 5 million euros, placing it in the "over 5M" funding category.

The formal application type is classified as an open call through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, and the application stages are typical of procurement processes, although specifics are not outlined. Success rates and co-funding requirements are not disclosed.

In summary, this opportunity is structured as a multi-year procurement contract aimed at securing a diverse range of economic expertise to support the European Commission in better regulation and economic analysis. The call is set to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, with tenders anticipated to be opened on November 5, 2025. Interested parties are advised to monitor this publication for further details regarding the application process and requirements.

The European Commission, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) is planning a call for tenders with OJ S publication, procedure identifier EC-GROW/2025/OP/0091-PIN, for a multiple framework contract for better regulation and economic analyses (2026-2030). The TED reference is 135/2025 468919-2025.

The purpose of this framework contract is for DG GROW to have at its disposal an external pool of economic expertise that can be used whenever the need arises for the purpose of studies of Better Regulation support (lot 1) and economic analysis (lot 2). The estimated total value is 23,000,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 17/07/2025, and the estimated date of publication of a contract notice is 05/11/2025. The main classification (CPV) code is 79311400 Economic research services.

The call is divided into two lots:

Lot 1: Multiple Framework Contract for Better Regulation (2026-2030)

The purpose of this framework contract is for DG GROW to have at its disposal an external pool of economic expertise that can be used whenever the need arises for the purpose of studies of Better Regulation support. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The estimated value is 15,000,000 EUR. It is a framework agreement with reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 79311400 Economic research services.

Lot 2: Multiple Framework Contract for Economic analyses (2026-2030)

The purpose of this framework contract is for DG GROW to have at its disposal an external pool of economic expertise that can be used whenever the need arises for economic analysis. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The estimated value is 8,000,000 EUR. It is a framework agreement with reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 79311400 Economic research services.

A question and answer section is available. Currently, there are no items found in the public Q&A. One question has been asked: "Where can I find the procurement documents of this call for tenders?" The answer is: "The planned call for tenders announces the intention of the contracting authority to publish a future call for tenders. No other information or documents other than those published here are available." This question was published on 16/02/2024 23:54.

In summary, this is a planned call for tenders by the European Commission's DG GROW for a multiple framework contract aimed at securing external economic expertise. This expertise will support studies related to better regulation and economic analysis. The call is divided into two lots, one focusing on better regulation support and the other on economic analysis. The total estimated value is 23 million EUR, and the contracts are expected to last for 48 months. The call is structured as a framework agreement, implying that competition will be reopened for specific tasks within the scope of the framework. The call for tenders is expected to be published on 05/11/2025.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity seeks "an external pool of economic expertise," suggesting eligible applicants could include, but are not limited to, economic research firms, consultancies, universities with strong economics departments, and potentially individual economic experts. The emphasis is on entities or individuals capable of providing high-quality economic analysis and better regulation support.

Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a procurement, specifically a multiple framework contract. This means the European Commission, DG GROW, is establishing agreements with multiple contractors to provide services as needed over a set period.

Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the "multiple framework contract" wording suggests that both single applicants and consortia could be eligible. A consortium might be beneficial, especially for Lot 1 and Lot 2, to cover a broader range of expertise.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The opportunity does not explicitly state geographic eligibility. However, given that it is an EU funding opportunity managed by the European Commission, it is highly likely that applicants from the EU and potentially EEA countries are eligible. The specific call for tenders, when published, will provide definitive information on geographic eligibility.

Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: Better Regulation and Economic Analysis. This includes economic research services, regulatory impact assessments, and support for better regulation initiatives.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The opportunity is managed by the European Commission, implying a focus on the EU.

Project Stage: The project stage is not applicable in the traditional sense of a research or innovation project. Instead, this framework contract seeks to secure access to expertise for ongoing and future studies and analyses. The "project stage" would be considered "ongoing" or "as needed."

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the framework contract is 23,000,000 EUR. Lot 1 (Better Regulation) has an estimated value of 15,000,000 EUR, and Lot 2 (Economic Analyses) has an estimated value of 8,000,000 EUR. These values represent the total expenditure over the contract duration, not individual grants or funding amounts.

Application Type: The application type is a "Planned call for tenders with OJ S publication." This indicates a formal procurement process where the call for tenders will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Supplement (OJ S).

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services. The selected contractors will be paid for the economic expertise and services they provide under the framework contract.

Application Stages: The number of application stages cannot be determined with certainty from the provided text, as it is a "planned call for tenders." Typically, such calls involve at least two stages: submission of a tender and evaluation of the tender. There might be additional stages such as clarification requests or contract negotiation.

Success Rates: Success rates are impossible to determine at this stage, as it is a planned call for tenders. Success rates will depend on the number of applicants and the quality of the proposals received.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no indication of a co-funding requirement. As a procurement contract, the European Commission will fully fund the services provided by the selected contractors.

Summary:

This opportunity is a planned call for tenders by the European Commission, DG GROW, for a multiple framework contract related to Better Regulation and economic analyses. The purpose is to establish a pool of external economic expertise that DG GROW can draw upon for studies and support in these areas. The framework contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Better Regulation support, and Lot 2 focuses on economic analysis. The estimated total value of the contract is 23,000,000 EUR, with a maximum contract duration of 48 months. The call for tenders is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Supplement (OJ S), with an estimated publication date of the contract notice on 05/11/2025. Interested parties should monitor the OJ S and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for the official publication of the call for tenders and related procurement documents. The TED publication date is 17/07/2025. The procedure identifier is EC-GROW/2025/OP/0091-PIN. The main classification (CPV) code is 79311400 - Economic research services.