Recruitment Selection Tools and Assessment Centres for the EIB Group

The European Investment Bank Group has published an open Call for Tenders (EIB/2026/OP/0003) to procure recruitment selection tools and assessment centres under a single-provider Framework Agreement. The estimated maximum contract value is €7,280,000 for an initial 36-month term renewable once for up to 48 months, with services to be delivered via mini-contracts. Award criteria are Quality 60 percent and Price 40 percent, and submission is mandatory electronically through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using eSubmission. Bidders must consult and comply with the procurement documents and annexes and submit by 31 July 2026 at 23:59:59 CET.

Opportunity type and scope

What is funded

Provision of recruitment selection tools, assessment centre design and delivery, psychometric testing and related HR assessment services for the European Investment Bank Group under a framework agreement.

Who can apply:Qualified suppliers of HR assessment and recruitment services including assessment centre providers, psychometric test publishers and HR consultancies able to meet IT and security requirements.

1. 1Contracting authority: European Investment Bank Group (EIB).
2. 2Procedure: Open tender for a single lot; framework agreement (initial 36 months, 1 renewal possible).
3. 3Submission: eSubmission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Estimated overall contract value approx. €7,280,000; planned duration 48 months (framework with mini-contracts) and award criteria weighted on quality 60 and price 40. Additional submission/clarification deadlines are set in the procurement documents ¹.

Procurement documents available include terms of reference, technical IT requirements, draft framework agreement and pricing form. Interested bidders should consult the official tender page and submit via the portal before the deadline.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender details and documents: Tender EIB/2026/OP/0003.

Summary and Purpose

This is an open tender launched by the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group to procure services for Recruitment Selection Tools and Assessment Centres. The procurement will be concluded as a Framework Agreement for provision of services, with the framework contract initially for 36 months, renewable once, and with a planned maximum duration of 48 months for the procurement project. The estimated overall contract amount is €7,280,000. Submissions are electronic through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal (eSubmission). The tender identifier is EIB/2026/OP/0003 and the main CPV code is 79635000. The tender documentation includes Terms of Reference, Technical and IT requirements, draft framework agreement and model mini-contracts, pricing form and administrative forms. Applicants must consult the procurement documents for full technical and administrative requirements and scoring/award criteria ¹.

Key dates:Call published 24 June 2026. Two deadline timestamps appear in the metadata; the formal tender submission deadline is 31 July 2026 at 23:59:59 (Europe/Luxembourg timezone). An open tender event is scheduled for 3 August 2026 at 10:00. The additional information request period ends 17 July 2026.

Procurement model and contracting

Procurement type:services. Contracting system: framework agreement (fa-wo-rc) with use of mini-contracts to implement services. The award will follow published administrative and technical clauses and awarding criteria combining quality (60 weight) and price (40 weight) — candidates must consult procurement documents for full split and sub-criteria. The framework is intended for single-provider awards (model framework agreement for provision of services - Single Provider).

Estimated value and duration:Estimated overall contract amount: €7,280,000. Planned procurement project duration: 48 months. Framework initial period: 36 months, renewable once (total potential up to 72 months if renewed).

1. 1Tender identifier: EIB/2026/OP/0003.
2. 2Main CPV: 79635000 (related to recruitment services / assessment centres).
3. 3Submission method: mandatory eSubmission via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal (Funding and Tenders Portal eForms).
4. 4Contracting authority: European Investment Bank (lead contracting authority).
5. 5Award criteria: Quality (60) and Price (40) weightings (sub-criteria detailed in procurement documents).

Eligibility and Applicant Requirements

The procedure is an open tender published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Tenderers must satisfy the tenderer qualification and selection criteria set out in the procurement documents and General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC). The procurement project indicates SME suitability: false (suitable for larger suppliers and specialist providers). Specific documentary evidence, declarations and forms are required; consult the tender administrative forms and selection criteria in the documentation.

Eligible Applicant Types (based on procurement nature):Eligible applicants are economic operators capable of delivering recruitment selection and assessment centre services and IT/technical requirements for those services. Typical eligible applicant types include specialist HR consultancies, assessment centre providers, testing and psychometric vendors, large enterprises and SMEs in HR services, professional services firms, and potentially research or assessment units within universities if they meet the tender selection and capacity criteria. Public bodies or authorities may participate only if allowed under the procurement documents.

Consortium rules and contracting form

The procurement indicates a framework agreement for single provider use and a model framework agreement for a single provider. The tender permits or requires tenderers to demonstrate capacity in line with selection criteria; the procurement documents specify whether consortia, joint ventures or subcontracting are acceptable. Tenderers should refer to the Terms of Reference and General Administrative and Submission Clauses for precise rules on consortia, joint bids and subcontracting.

Geographic and Beneficiary Scope

The contracting authority is the European Investment Bank Group. The procurement is published on the EU portal under eu-funded procurement and the funding program code is eu-funds. The supply of services is for the EIB Group; the tender documentation does not restrict bidders to a specific Member State. Applicants should check the procurement documents for any nationality or place-of-establishment requirements and for contract performance locations. The main contracting authority website is eib.org.

Mentioned Countries or Regions

No specific beneficiary countries are listed in the scraped metadata beyond the EIB Group and EU portal context. The tender is published under EU/eu-funds and operated from Luxembourg (Europe/Luxembourg timezone).

Scope of Services and Technical Requirements

The procurement covers recruitment selection tools and assessment centres for the EIB Group. Technical documentation included in the call provides detailed IT requirements, Terms of Reference and annexes describing the technical specifications. Tenderers must meet IT requirements and provide services in line with the Terms of Reference (CFT-1844 Annex B and Annex A respectively). The procurement documents include model contracts, appendix templates and an appointment letter template defining service delivery, security, confidentiality and operational clauses.

1. 1Core service: provision and operation of recruitment selection tools and assessment centre services for EIB Group recruitment processes.
2. 2Technical obligations: comply with CFT-1844 Annex B - IT requirements (spreadsheet) and Annex A - Technical specifications (Terms of Reference PDF).
3. 3Contract format: Framework Agreement with mini-contracts (model mini-contract included).
4. 4Delivery requirements: electronic order and payment processes supported (post-award electronic order & payment indicators are true).

Application and Submission Details

Submission is mandatory by electronic means using the Funding and Tenders Portal eSubmission tools. The tender is open and published; interested economic operators must register and submit via the portal prior to the deadline. The submission deadline is 31 July 2026 at 23:59:59 (Europe/Luxembourg). An open tender event is scheduled 3 August 2026 for clarification and/or opening as indicated in the tendering process details. The additional information request period closes 17 July 2026. Tender validity period specified is 6 months.

Application Type:Open call / public tender with eSubmission. All applicants must follow the General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC) and submit administrative, technical and financial tenders using the provided forms and templates.

Required Documents and Templates (available in procurement package)

The procurement package supplied on the portal includes multiple documents that must be used or consulted when preparing a tender. Key documents and templates listed in the procurement metadata are provided below; bidders must download and complete applicable forms from the tender workspace.

1. 11. CFT-1844 Terms of Reference - Annex A Technical specifications (PDF) — defines tasks and deliverables.
2. 22. CFT-1844 Annex B - IT requirements (XLSX) — details IT and technical constraints and compliance checks.
3. 33. CFT-1844 Annex C - Pricing Form (XLSX) — Financial offer form to be completed.
4. 44. 1.A. General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC) June 2023 (PDF) — administrative and submission rules.
5. 55. 4. Annex D - Model Framework Agreement for Provision of Services - Single Provider (PDF) — draft framework agreement.
6. 66. 4.1 Mini-Contract implementing the Framework Agreement (PDF) — model mini-contract.
7. 77. 4.2 Model FWA Appendix Appointment Letter Template (PDF) — template for appointment letters.
8. 88. 5. General Terms Conditions for Provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services for Framework Agreements (PDF) — general T&C for ICT services.
9. 99. 7. Tender administrative forms (DOCX) — administrative forms to be completed.
10. 1010. 8. FORM 7 References (DOCX) — references form to provide past performance evidence.

Selection, Award Process and Scoring

The award will be based on quality and price criteria. The procurement metadata indicates a two-part weighting: quality with 60 weight and price with 40 weight. Quality subordinate criteria and detailed scoring matrices are described in the procurement documents. Tenderers will be evaluated against selection and exclusion criteria set out in the GASC and must submit supporting documents (financial, technical capacity, references, declarations). The tender validity period specified is 6 months after submission.

Application Stages and Process

The procurement process follows standard EU public procurement eSubmission stages:1) Publication and call for tenders; 2) Clarification period and Q&A; 3) Submission of administrative, technical and financial offers by deadline; 4) Evaluation of offers (eligibility, exclusion, selection, award scoring); 5) Award of framework agreement to successful supplier(s); 6) Implementation via mini-contracts and orders under the framework. An open tender event is scheduled and additional information request period defines the deadline for clarifications.

1. 1Stage 1: Registration on the Funding and Tenders Portal and download of procurement documents.
2. 2Stage 2: Clarification questions and additional information request period (ends 17 July 2026).
3. 3Stage 3: Preparation and electronic submission of tender (administrative, technical and financial files) by 31 July 2026.
4. 4Stage 4: Evaluation against exclusion, selection and award criteria as defined in procurement documents.
5. 5Stage 5: Award of Framework Agreement; signature of model framework agreement and possible appointment letter appendix.
6. 6Stage 6: Execution of services by issuing mini-contracts and work orders under the framework.

Funding Type, Co-funding and Nature of Support

This opportunity is a public procurement (tender) for service contracts. It is not a grant, loan or equity instrument. Successful tenderers will receive remuneration under the terms of the awarded contract (monetary payment for services). There is no co-funding requirement from applicants indicated in the procurement metadata. Payment conditions and invoicing details will be set out in the Framework Agreement and mini-contracts.

Funding Type:

Procurement / service contract (payment for services under a Framework Agreement).

Co-funding requirement:

No co-funding from applicants is indicated; standard contractual terms will govern pricing, payment schedules and invoicing. Tenderers must use the provided pricing form.

Who Should Apply and Recommended Preparation

Organisations experienced in designing and running recruitment assessment centres, providing psychometric and selection tools, delivering online assessment platforms, and managing large-scale recruitment campaigns for international institutions should consider applying. Recommended preparatory actions: register on the Funding & Tenders Portal, download and study all procurement documents (Terms of Reference, IT requirements, GASC, draft contracts and pricing form), prepare required administrative declarations, gather references using FORM 7, and ensure capability to meet IT and security requirements in Annex B. Plan responses to demonstrate experience, methodology, staffing, data protection and compliance with the EIB Group contractual models.

Success Rates and Competition

The procurement metadata does not publish historical success rates. As an open EU-level procurement for a high-value framework agreement, competition is likely to be strong among specialist HR service providers and consultancies. The award is expected to be competitive and evaluated on combined quality and price criteria. Tenderers should ensure strong technical proposals, compliant administrative submissions and competitive pricing to improve chances of award.

Templates and Application Structure

Tenderers must use the provided templates in the procurement package. Key templates include the Pricing Form (Annex C), Tender Administrative Forms, FORM 7 References, and any eForms required by the Funding & Tenders Portal. The General Administrative and Submission Clauses specify the structure and required content of the submission. Typical application structure: 1) Cover and administrative compliance forms; 2) Eligibility/exclusion/conflict of interest declarations; 3) Selection evidence (financial, technical capacity, CVs); 4) Technical offer addressing Terms of Reference and IT requirements; 5) Financial offer using Annex C pricing form; 6) References using FORM 7.

Contact, Documentation and Reference Links

All official tender documentation and submission must be made via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. The procurement notice and documents are accessible on the portal and the contracting authority is the European Investment Bank. For the official call details consult the tender notice on the EU portal and the procurement documents referenced in the tender workspace Contract Notice and Documents ¹.

Comprehensive Summary

This opportunity is a public procurement tender by the European Investment Bank Group to procure comprehensive recruitment selection tools and assessment centre services under a Framework Agreement for service provision. The procurement is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, is open to economic operators who meet the selection and qualification criteria, and requires electronic submission of administrative, technical and financial offers by 31 July 2026. The framework has an estimated value of €7,280,000 over a planned procurement period of 48 months (initial 36-month term, renewable once). Award will be on combined quality (60) and price (40) criteria. Tenderers must download and complete the supplied templates including the pricing form and administrative forms, and ensure compliance with IT, security and contractual requirements detailed in the Terms of Reference and annexes. All detailed rules, submission formats, scoring sub-criteria and contractual clauses are contained in the procurement documents on the portal; prospective bidders should consult and follow those documents precisely to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.

Footnotes

1. 1Procurement documents published on the Funding & Tenders Portal include: 1. CFT-1844 Terms of Reference - Annex A Technical specifications; 2. CFT-1844 Annex B - IT requirements; 3. CFT-1844 Annex C - Pricing Form; 1.A. General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC); 4. Annex D - Model Framework Agreement; 4.1 Mini-Contract implementing the Framework Agreement; 4.2 Model FWA Appendix Appointment Letter Template; 5. General Terms Conditions for Provision of ICT services for Framework Agreements; 7. Tender administrative forms; 8. FORM 7 References. These must be consulted and used where required.

Tender Overview and Contract Value

This is an open Call for Tenders (CFT-1844) issued by the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group to select one Service Provider for delivering solid and reliable recruitment selection tools and assessment centres [[1]][[4]]. The estimated overall contract amount is €7,280,000, covering a framework agreement with an initial duration of 36 months, renewable once for an additional 12 months, totaling a maximum of 48 months [[LOT-0001]].

Estimated Contract Value:€7,280,000 (maximum) [[LOT-0001]].

Who Should Apply and Eligibility

The tender is open to qualified service providers with expertise in recruitment assessment, psychometric testing, and assessment centre management. The EIB Group aims to select a single provider to ensure consistency in their hiring processes [[1]]. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with EU procurement principles including economy, efficiency, open international competition, equal treatment, and transparency [[2]].

1. 1Proven experience in recruitment selection tools and assessment centres
2. 2Capacity to deliver services under a Framework Agreement (FWA)
3. 3Compliance with EIB procurement guidelines and EU public procurement law

Key Deadlines and Submission Details

The deadline for submitting tenders is July 31, 2026, at 23:59:59 CET (Europe/Luxembourg timezone) [[LOT-0001]]. An additional information request period ends on July 17, 2026, at 20:00 CET [[LOT-0001]]. Submission must be made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using the ESUBMISSION method [[LOT-0001]].

Award Criteria and Contract Structure

The award will be based on two criteria:Quality (weighted at 60%) and Price (weighted at 40%) [[LOT-0001]]. The contract is structured as a Framework Agreement for Provision of Services with a Single Provider, meaning only one company will be selected to implement mini-contracts for specific recruitment needs [[LOT-0001]][[4. Annex D-Model Framework Agreement]].

Award Weighting:Quality: 60%, Price: 40% [[LOT-0001]].

Required Documentation and Technical Specifications

Applicants must submit the following key documents available in the procurement portal:General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC), Technical Specifications (Annex A), IT Requirements (Annex B), Pricing Form (Annex C), and Model Framework Agreement (Annex D) [[LOT-0001]]. The technical scope includes the design and delivery of recruitment selection tools and assessment centres tailored to the EIB Group's needs [[LOT-0001]].

• 1.A. General Administrative and Submission Clauses (GASC)
• 1. CFT-1844 Terms of Reference - Annex A Technical specifications
• 2. CFT-1844 Annex B - IT requirements
• 3. CFT-1844 Annex C - Pricing Form
• 4. Annex D-Model Framework Agreement for Provision of Services

Official Portal and Contact Information

All procurement documents and submission must be accessed via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal at the official tender page [[16]]. The contracting authority is the European Investment Bank, located in Luxembourg [[LOT-0001]]. For further details on EIB procurement policies, refer to the EIB Guide to Procurement [[2]].

Official Tender Page:EU Funding & Tenders Portal - EIB/2026/OP/0003 [[16]].

Footnotes

1. 1The framework contract is concluded for an initial period of 36 months, renewable 1 time, totaling 48 months maximum [[LOT-0001]].
2. 2Award criteria weighting: Quality 60%, Price 40% [[LOT-0001]].