Provision of consultancy services on the development of tools as part of the Toolboxes for Vulnerable Groups in Return and other projects developed under Pre-Return Projects

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, known as FRONTEX, is planning a procurement opportunity for consultancy services aimed at developing tools and training materials related to vulnerable groups in migration return processes. The contract titled "Provision of consultancy services on the development of tools as part of the Toolboxes for Vulnerable Groups in Return and other projects developed under Pre-Return Projects" has a duration of 48 months.

The contracting authority, FRONTEX, is seeking larger organizations rather than small and medium enterprises, as indicated by the "smeSuitableIndicator: false." Eligible applicants are expected to have substantial experience in areas related to migration law, human rights, and training development.

The procurement falls under two main CPV codes: 79400000 for business and management consultancy and 80500000 for training services. The method of funding is structured as a service contract; selected bidders will be compensated for the consultancy services they deliver, rather than receiving funding in the traditional grant sense.

This opportunity is organized as a single lot, which typically allows for individual bids rather than requiring consortia. While the raw data does not explicitly state geographic eligibility, it is assumed that EU and EEA entities will be allowed to participate, given the nature of the procurement by an EU agency.

A key focus of the project is to create materials such as books, online applications, and animated videos that will serve as support for managing return procedures for vulnerable migrants. Training content including manuals and digital resources will also be part of the deliverables, but the actual delivery of the training is not included in this contract's scope.

The call is currently at the planning stage, with an expression of interest period starting on September 8, 2025, and a submission deadline of September 27, 2025. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is October 17, 2025. The contract is described as a middle to low value range, though specific amounts are still undetermined.

This announcement serves as a pre-information notice, indicating the upcoming tender and providing potential applicants with information on how to express interest. The contract will ensure monetary compensation for the services provided by the successful bidders and is structured as a framework agreement without reopening competition once awarded.

This is a pre-information notice, announcing the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX)'s intention to publish a future negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. This is not a call for tenders. The procedure identifier is FRONTEX/2025/MVP/0038-EXA. The title of the planned call for tenders is "Provision of consultancy services on the development of tools as part of the Toolboxes for Vulnerable Groups in Return and other projects developed under Pre-Return Projects".

The service delivery and documentation to be provided under this contract include:
1. Information provision (e.g., books, animated video, online application, etc.).
2. Training content, including training modules, manuals, presentations, and digital content (training delivery is not included in the deliverables).

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 Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). The main classification (CPV) code is 79400000, which refers to business and management consultancy and related services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. This is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-09-08 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 27/09/2025 05:59 Europe/Warsaw. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-10-17 Europe/Warsaw. The method of expression of interest is electronic.

A frequently asked question (FAQ) 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 answer was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is a pre-information notice from FRONTEX regarding a future opportunity for consultancy services related to developing tools for vulnerable groups in return procedures. The actual call for tenders is planned for the future, and this notice serves to inform potential applicants about the upcoming opportunity to express their interest. The project involves creating information materials and training content, but not the actual delivery of the training. The contract will be a negotiated procedure for a middle or low value, and will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is for consultancy services, so eligible applicants would likely be consulting firms, individual consultants, or organizations with expertise in the relevant areas. The specific types of eligible applicants are not explicitly stated but can be inferred based on the nature of the contract.

Funding Type: This is a planned call for tenders for a service contract. The funding type is procurement, specifically 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 consultancy services, both single applicants and consortia could potentially be eligible, depending on the specific requirements outlined in the future call for tenders.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but since the contracting authority is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), it is highly likely that the eligibility will be open to entities within the EU and possibly EEA countries. Further details would be available in the actual call for tenders.

Target Sector: The target sector is business and management consultancy and related services. More specifically, it relates to the development of tools for vulnerable groups in return and other projects developed under Pre-Return Projects. This suggests a focus on consulting services within the areas of migration, border management, and support for vulnerable populations.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the relevant region is the EU, given that FRONTEX is a European agency.

Project Stage: The project stage is related to the provision of consultancy services for the development of tools and training content. This suggests a development and implementation stage, where the selected contractor will be responsible for creating specific deliverables based on existing project frameworks.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a middle/low value contract. While a specific amount is not provided, this suggests the funding range is likely under €200k, possibly even under €50k, but this is speculative.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This means that after an expression of interest, selected candidates will be invited to negotiate the terms of the contract.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing consultancy services and delivering specific outputs, such as information materials and training content. The nature of support is therefore monetary, in the form of a service contract payment.

Application Stages: Based on the description, there are at least two stages: 1) Expression of interest, and 2) a negotiated procedure for selected candidates. It is possible that there are more stages within the negotiated procedure itself.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned. As this is a planned negotiated procedure, the success rate after the expression of interest stage will likely depend on the number of candidates invited to negotiate and the specific requirements of the negotiation process.

Co-funding Requirement: The information does not mention any co-funding requirement. It is likely that no co-funding is required, as this is a procurement contract where the contracting authority pays for the services provided.

Summary: This is a pre-announcement of a planned call for tenders by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). The call will be for consultancy services related to the development of tools and training content for vulnerable groups in return and other pre-return projects. The procedure will be a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. Interested parties are invited to express their interest electronically, with a start date for expression of interest of September 8, 2025, and a deadline of September 27, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is October 17, 2025. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing information materials (e.g., books, videos) and training content (e.g., modules, manuals). This announcement is not the actual call for tenders, but rather a notification of the contracting authority's intention to launch the procedure in the future.