Provision of Legal support to Cedefop for Greek administrative law consultation and implementation

The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) intends to award framework contract CEDEFOP/2026/LVP/0006-EXA for Greek-language legal support on Greek administrative law and implementation, including tax/accountancy, labour law for external contractors, the Headquarters Agreement (Law 5050/2023), building and infrastructure, banking and social security matters. The maximum budget is €60,000 excluding VAT and the framework may run up to 48 months as an agreement without reopening of competition. This is an ex-ante publicity notice (not a call for tenders); expressions of interest run from 30 April 2026 to 18 May 2026 (18/05/2026 23:59 Athens time) and must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using an EU Login account. Mandatory selection criteria require at least three contracts in Greek administrative law in the last three years with a combined value of at least €45,000 and the availability of a lawyer (Greek Bar member, minimum five years’ experience) and a tax advisor (Economic Chamber member with accountant licence, minimum two years’ experience).

Opportunity summary

What it funds

A planned negotiated procedure to establish a 48-month framework contract for Greek-language legal support to the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop). Advice will cover Greek administrative law, implementation of the Headquarters Agreement (Law 5050/2023), Greek tax/accountancy matters, labour law for external contractors, building/infrastructure, banking, social security and other administrative issues under Greek law.

Estimated budget:Maximum total value €60,000 (excluding VAT) for the full 48-month framework ¹

1. 1Procedure type: Planned negotiated procedure for low/middle value contract (framework agreement, without reopening of competition)
2. 2Contract duration: up to 48 months; form: framework agreement
3. 3CPV classification: 79100000 - Legal services
4. 4Submission method: electronic via EU Login (expression of interest period indicated below)

Who can apply:law firms or consultants (single tenderer or consortium) able to demonstrate required technical and professional capacity. Tenderers must have delivered at least 3 contracts in Greek administrative law within the last 3 years with a combined minimum value of €45,000. EU Login is required to express interest and to access procurement documents.

Mandatory expert profiles:One Lawyer: university law degree, member of a Greek Bar Association, minimum 5 years administrative law advisory experience, Greek C2 and English C1. One Tax advisor/consultant: post-secondary degree in accounting or economics (minimum 3 years), member of the Economic Chamber of Greece with accountant licence, minimum 2 years advisory experience, Greek C2 and English C1.

Notes:this publication is ex-ante publicity only — not a call for tenders. Full procurement documents and instructions will be published when the negotiated procedure is launched. Apply or follow updates via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal tender page Tender details. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1See the Commission information on ex-ante publicity and instructions for planned negotiated low/middle value contracts: Info ex ante publicity.

Opportunity type and purpose

This is an ex-ante publicity notice for a planned negotiated procedure (low or middle value) by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop). The contracting authority intends to award a framework services contract to provide Greek-language legal support for Cedefop's administrative activities governed by Greek law and for their implementation. The framework contract will run for a maximum of 48 months and is foreseen as a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

Scope of legal advice:Legal advice is required on a broad set of Greek law matters relevant to Cedefop's operations and staff, including administrative matters with Greek public administration; implementation of the Headquarters Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and Cedefop (Law 5050/2023); Greek tax and accountancy technical implementation; Greek labour law governing Greek external contractors; responses in Greek to procurement follow-up information; building and infrastructure regulatory matters (maintenance, fire certificates, EU and Greek rules); banking and social security/medical care issues for staff and family members; and other administrative topics requiring interpretation or implementation of Greek law.

Key facts and milestones

1. 1Procedure identifier: CEDEFOP/2026/LVP/0006-EXA
2. 2Procedure type: Planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract (framework agreement)
3. 3Estimated total value: €60 000 (excluding VAT) for the whole duration of the framework contract
4. 4Maximum contract duration: 48 months
5. 5Main CPV classification: 79100000 - Legal services
6. 6Nature of contract: Services (legal services)
7. 7Start date for expression of interest: 30/04/2026 (Europe/Brussels)
8. 8Deadline for expression of interest: 18/05/2026 23:59 (Europe/Athens)
9. 9Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 20/05/2026 (Europe/Athens)
10. 10Method of expression of interest: Electronic submission via EU Login (F&T Portal) — EU Login required

Eligibility and applicant requirements

This is a public procurement for services. Eligible applicants can be legal service providers that meet the mandatory selection criteria. The notice allows single tenderers, groupings/consortia or subcontracting arrangements, provided that the combined tenderer (lead plus consortium members/subcontractors) satisfies the selection criteria in full.

Eligible applicant types:Likely eligible applicant types: law firms, individual lawyers (acting as economic operators), tax advisor firms, accounting firms, professional service SMEs, large professional service providers, consortiums of professional firms, or other legal service providers established and able to operate under Greek law. Public bodies are not the intended providers; the call targets private legal/tax professionals or organisations providing legal/tax consultancy services.

Geographic eligibility / Beneficiary scope:Geographic focus: Greece and Greek law. As a procurement by an EU agency based in Greece, applicants must be able to provide services under Greek law and to fulfil professional membership requirements in Greece (Bar Association membership for lawyers; Economic Chamber membership and accountant’s licence for tax advisors). General eligibility follows EU procurement rules; applicants from EU Member States and other countries legally allowed to provide services in Greece may participate provided they meet the professional and legal requirements.

Mandatory selection criteria (technical and professional capacity):Tenderers (single or consortium as a whole) must demonstrate: provision in the past 3 years of at least 3 agreements/contracts in the field of Greek administrative law with a combined total value of at least €45 000; and the availability of two named experts meeting the following minimum profiles: a lawyer and a tax advisor/tax consultant with the specified qualifications and professional memberships in Greece and minimum experience periods. No supporting documents are required at the expression of interest stage; documents will be requested from invited tenderers at the invitation to tender stage.

• Minimum delivered contracts: 3 contracts in Greek administrative law over the last 3 years, combined value >= €45 000
• Required expert 1 — Lawyer: University law degree; member of a Greek Bar Association; minimum 5 years’ experience in Greek administrative law advising; language skills Greek C2 and English C1 (CEFR)
• Required expert 2 — Tax advisor/tax consultant: Post-secondary degree in accounting or economics (minimum 3 years studies); member of the Economic Chamber of Greece and holding an accountant’s licence under Greek law; minimum 2 years’ experience advising organisations on Greek tax law; language skills Greek C2 and English C1 (CEFR)

Application and procedural details

This notice is NOT the actual call for tenders; it announces the contracting authority’s intention to launch a planned negotiated procedure. Interested economic operators must submit an expression of interest electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using an EU Login account. As of the dates in the notice, two-step verification for EU Login may be required. Submissions must be sent exclusively to the address for submission given in the portal. Specific procurement documents will be published when the negotiated procedure is launched and invited tenderers will be required to provide supporting evidence of their selection criteria at the invitation stage.

Application type and stages:Application type: Expression of interest via an open ex-ante notice, followed by a negotiated procedure where a shortlist/invitation to tender will be issued. Applicants must first pass the expression of interest stage (administrative registration via EU Login and submission by the EoI deadline) and then, if invited, submit full tender documentation in the negotiated procedure. The procurement flow therefore involves at least two stages: (1) Expression of interest; (2) Invitation to tender/negotiated tender submission and award.

Submission method and portal requirements:Electronic submission only through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. EU Login account is required to submit the expression of interest; from 30 June 2026 two-factor authentication will be required for EU Login. Applicants should consult the EU Login help pages and the documentation linked from the portal for detailed technical instructions. For guidance on ex-ante publicity and negotiated low/middle value contracts, consult the Commission's information documents Information ex ante publicity ¹.

Financial and contractual conditions

Estimated total contract value:€60 000 (excluding VAT) for the entire framework duration (48 months). The contract is a framework agreement for services. This amount represents the maximum budget foreseen and is indicative. VAT is excluded; financial arrangements and payment modalities will be defined in the tender documents and contract. The framework agreement will be awarded without reopening competition during its duration.

Co-funding and pricing:Co-funding from applicants is not applicable in a procurement context; contractors will be paid against contract terms. Tenderers must propose prices and compliance with procurement financial rules as specified in the forthcoming tender documents. No mention of additional mandatory co-financing requirements appears in the notice.

Other practical considerations and constraints

Litigation handling:the notice states that should there be litigations, those will be covered under a separate dedicated contract (i.e., litigation services are excluded from this planned framework). Language competence: expert personnel must demonstrate CEFR language levels (Greek C2, English C1). Professional membership: lawyers must be members of a Greek Bar Association; tax advisors must be members of the Economic Chamber of Greece and hold the required accountant’s licence. Consortium or subcontracting is permitted provided the combined tenderer meets all selection criteria.

Templates, documents and what to prepare

At the expression of interest stage no documents proving fulfilment of the selection criteria are requested. However, interested tenderers should prepare the documents that will be requested at the invitation to tender stage, including: proof of contracts delivered in the last 3 years (contracts, attestations), CVs and qualification certificates of the proposed experts, proof of professional memberships (Bar Association certificate, Economic Chamber membership and accountant’s licence), company registration and financial capacity documents if required by the full tender dossier, and administrative declarations required by EU procurement rules. Applicants should read the Commission's instructions on ex-ante publicity for negotiated contracts and follow the tender dossier when published.

Suggested structure for tender submission (to prepare now):1. Administrative section: legal entity data, registration numbers, declarations, EU Login confirmation; 2. Evidence of selection criteria: contracts list (minimum 3) with values and client attestations; 3. Experts' profiles and CVs: qualifications, professional memberships, years of experience, language skill evidence; 4. Technical approach: proposed service delivery model, availability, response times, communication channels in Greek and English; 5. Financial offer: fees, hourly/day rates, billing rules, VAT treatment; 6. Any subcontracting details and consortium composition with responsibilities and evidence that combined criteria are fulfilled.

Assessment, co-funding, success rates and stages

Assessment will follow the negotiated procedure rules set out in the forthcoming tender documentation. The notice indicates that selection criteria (technical/professional capacity) are mandatory and will be checked at the invitation stage. No co-funding is required. The process consists minimally of two stages (expression of interest, then invitation to tender and award). Success rates are not provided in the notice and cannot be determined from the ex-ante publication; they will depend on the number and quality of interested tenderers and the details of the negotiated award procedure.

Explicitly mentioned countries and legal references

Explicit country mentioned:Greece (Hellenic Republic). Legal reference: Headquarters Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and Cedefop (Law 5050/2023). Language levels reference: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) ¹.

Quick checklist for interested applicants

1. 1Register or ensure you have an EU Login account and enable two-factor authentication as required.
2. 2Prepare an expression of interest submission on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 18/05/2026 23:59 (Europe/Athens).
3. 3Ensure you or your consortium members meet the mandatory selection criteria (3 contracts in Greek administrative law in last 3 years, combined value >= €45 000).
4. 4Identify and document two experts meeting required profiles (lawyer and tax advisor) with CEFR language level evidence (Greek C2, English C1).
5. 5Prepare supporting documents (contracts, attestations, professional membership certificates, CVs, diplomas) for submission if invited to tender.
6. 6Review the Commission's ex-ante publicity guidance and the tender dossier when published to understand award and contract conditions Information ex ante publicity ¹.

Final note:this is an ex-ante notice only. It does not constitute a formal call for tenders. The contracting authority will publish the negotiated procedure and invite tenderers to submit full tenders. Interested parties should monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and Cedefop procurement pages for the official tender launch and full tender documentation.

Footnotes

1. 1Information ex ante publicity for planned negotiated low and middle value contracts and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages are referenced in the notice. See the Commission guidance and CEFR information: ec.europa.eu and europa.eu.

Procurement Overview

This is an ex-ante publicity notice for a planned negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), based in Thessaloniki, Greece, intends to award a framework contract for the provision of legal support services in Greek language. This is not yet an active call for tenders but an announcement of the contracting authority's intention to launch a future negotiated procedure. ¹

Procedure Reference:CEDEFOP/2026/LVP/0006-EXA

Contracting Authority:European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), Thessaloniki, Greece

Scope of Services

The objective of this procurement is to acquire legal support services in Greek language for administrative activities of Cedefop governed under Greek law. The legal advice will cover a comprehensive range of matters related to Greek administrative law and implementation, including:

• Administrative issues related to Greek Public Administration
• Implementation of the Headquarters Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and Cedefop (Law 5050/2023)
• Accountancy matters related to Greek tax legislation and technical implementation
• Greek labour law governing Greek external contractors
• Responses in Greek to additional information submitted by tenderers following procurement procedures
• Administrative issues related to building and infrastructure requirements under Greek and EU legislation, including maintenance and fire certificates
• Administrative issues related to banking operations in Greece
• Administrative issues related to the Social Security regime and medical care under Greek law for Cedefop staff members and family members
• Other administrative topics requiring implementation or interpretation of relevant Greek law

Contract Value and Duration

Maximum Budget:€60,000 (excluding VAT) for the entire duration of the framework contract

Contract Duration:48 months (4 years)

Contract Type:Framework agreement without reopening of competition

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Tenderers must meet mandatory selection criteria concerning their capacity to execute similar contracts. The requirements must be fulfilled by the tenderer alone (in the case of single tenderers) or as a whole (in the case of groupings or consortiums). ²

Experience Requirements

Tenderers must have provided services in the past three years in execution of at least three agreements or contracts in the field of Greek administrative law, with a combined total value of at least €45,000.

Required Expert Profiles

The tenderer must provide evidence of having access to experts with the following profiles and qualifications:

One Lawyer:University law degree; membership in a Bar Association in Greece; at least five years of experience providing legal advice in the field of administrative law in Greece; excellent communication skills in Greek (C2 level) and English (C1 level) as determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

One Tax Advisor or Tax Consultant:Post-secondary degree in accounting or economics (minimum three years of studies); membership in the Economic Chamber of Greece and holding an accountant's license as prescribed by Greek law; at least two years of experience providing advice to organisations or companies in areas covered by Greek tax law; excellent communication skills in Greek (C2 level) and English (C1 level) as determined by the CEFR.

In case of consortium or subcontracting arrangements, the consortium or the tenderer together with all subcontractors must collectively provide evidence of meeting all selection criteria.

Important Dates and Deadlines

The deadline for expression of interest is 18 May 2026 at 23:59 Athens time. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest electronically through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

Submission and Application Process

Method of Submission:Electronic submission exclusively through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal

Portal Access:An EU Login account is required for electronic submission. Interested parties can create an EU Login account using only an email address and password. As of 30 June 2026, two-factor authentication will be mandatory to access EU Login accounts. ³

Expression of Interest Portal Link:Submissions must be made via Express Interest

No documents proving fulfilment of selection criteria are required at the expression of interest stage. These documents will be requested from invited tenderers at the stage of the invitation to tender.

Key Information for Applicants

This procurement is classified under CPV code 79100000 (Legal services). The nature of the contract is services. The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle or low value contract, which means this is not an open competitive tender but a negotiated procedure where Cedefop will invite selected tenderers to submit formal tenders.

A technical issue in the F&T Portal was noted at the time of publication, and an announcement with mandatory selection criteria was expected to be published subsequently on the portal link. Interested parties should consult the portal regularly for updates and clarifications.

Before submitting an expression of interest, applicants should read the instructions provided at Information on Ex-Ante Publicity.

Questions and Clarifications

Interested parties can submit questions and requests for clarification through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. An EU Login account is required to submit questions. A public Q&A section is available on the portal where questions and answers are published for all interested parties to view.

Language Requirements

All services must be provided in Greek language. The legal advisor and tax consultant must demonstrate proficiency in Greek at C2 level (mastery) and English at C1 level (proficiency) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. ⁴

About Cedefop

Cedefop is the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, an agency of the European Union based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The organisation conducts research and policy analysis at EU level to provide innovative evidence, share data, and support mutual learning across EU countries in the field of vocational education and training.

Important Notes

This is an ex-ante publicity notice announcing the contracting authority's intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. It is not an active call for tenders. Procurement documents are not yet available. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched on or after 20 May 2026. Interested parties should monitor the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for the formal call for tenders announcement.

Litigation matters, if they arise, will be covered under a separate dedicated contract and are not included in this procurement.

Footnotes

1. 1References with 'ExA' in the procedure identifier are ex-ante publicity notices for planned negotiated procedures. These are not active calls for tenders but announcements of future procurement intentions. Formal procurement documents and calls for tenders will be published subsequently.
2. 2In consortium arrangements, the combined experience and qualifications of all consortium members and subcontractors will be assessed collectively to determine whether the mandatory selection criteria are met.
3. 3Two-factor authentication can be activated from the Security settings of the applicant's account in the F&T Portal. This security measure will become mandatory from 30 June 2026.
4. 4The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) defines language proficiency levels from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). C2 represents the highest level of proficiency, indicating the ability to understand virtually everything read or heard and to express oneself spontaneously and precisely. C1 represents proficiency, indicating the ability to express oneself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.