Support for the organisation of events and other communication and information activities of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Lithuania

Overview

Open procedure tender EP-COMM/2026/OP/0007 seeks a contractor to provide a framework contract for organisation of events and communication activities for the European Parliament Liaison Office in Lithuania, covering capital and regional outreach and possible cross-border activities. The estimated total value is €900,000 and the framework runs for an initial 12 months renewable up to a maximum of 48 months, with awards based on the best price-quality ratio (70% quality, 30% price). Eligible bidders are natural or legal persons and public entities established in EU Member States or eligible third countries and must meet financial and technical selection criteria including minimum turnover and a bilingual team with event and communications experience. Services include event management, content production and third-party supplier management with strong requirements on accessibility, environmental practices and detailed KPI-driven evaluation.

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Opportunity type & reference

Call for tenders EP-COMM/2026/OP/0007

Framework services contract to provide support and technical assistance for organising events, communication campaigns, media/content production and other information activities for the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in Lithuania. Activities cover the capital and regions and may include cross-border work.

Estimated total value:€900,000 (maximum total value of the framework contract) over up to 48 months.

  1. 1What it funds: event organisation (physical, hybrid, online), communication campaigns, content production, third‑party supplier management and related logistical, PR and evaluation services.
  2. 2Who can apply: any natural or legal person and public entity established in an EU Member State or in third countries covered by applicable procurement agreements; groups/consortia and subcontracting are permitted.
  3. 3Award & contract model: open procedure; framework agreement without reopening of competition; award by best price-quality ratio (qualitative 70% / price 30%).
  4. 4Key requirements: minimum turnover and experience thresholds, team composition (project manager + assistants), compliance with exclusion criteria and environmental/accessibility policies.
Tender deadlines & milestonesDate / time (Europe/Brussels)
Deadline for receipt of tenders22/04/2026 17:00
Public opening23/04/2026 11:00

Contract duration:initial 12 months, renewable up to 3 times to a maximum of 48 months; orders placed by specific order forms. Price structure: hourly rates for consultancy plus reimbursement of third‑party supplier costs with a management fee based on junior consultant hours.

Procurement authority:European Parliament, Directorate‑General for Communication, Directorate for Liaison Offices. Main CPV: 79416000 Public relations services. Submission is electronic via the Funding & Tenders Portal F&T Portal 1.

Footnotes

  1. 1Full procurement documents, specifications, annexes and submission portal are available at the call page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Tender details.

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Breakdown

Procedure identifier:EP-COMM/2026/OP/0007. Call for tenders issued by the European Parliament, Directorate-General for Communication, Directorate for Liaison Offices. Nature of contract: services. CPV: 79416000 Public relations services. Framework agreement without reopening of competition, implemented via specific order forms. Award method: best price-quality ratio. Maximum contract duration: up to 48 months (initial 12 months, renewable 3 times). Estimated total value: €900,000. Main objective: to provide support and technical assistance for the organisation of events and for communication and information activities of the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in Lithuania, including potential cross-border activities with neighbouring countries.

Official sources:Funding and Tenders Portal opportunity page EU F&T Portal listing. Tender specifications and annexes are available via the portal, including Invitation Letter, Specifications, Technical Specifications (Annex I), EP Environmental Policy (Annex II), Declaration on Honour (Annex III), Financial Identification Form (Annex IV), Group of Economic Operators (Annex V), Declaration on Subcontractors (Annex VI), Financial Data Sheet (Annex VII), Declaration on Russia restrictive measures (Annex VIII), Price Schedule (Annex IX), Case Study (Annex X), Registration and e-invoicing guidance (Annex XI and Annex XII).

Key Dates, Procedure, Value

ItemDetail
TED reference46/2026 157970-2026
TED publication date06/03/2026
Deadline for receipt of tenders22/04/2026 17:00 Europe/Brussels
Date and time of public opening23/04/2026 11:00 Europe/Brussels
Q&A cut-off for questions14/04/2026 23:59 Europe/Brussels
Submission methodElectronic via eSubmission in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Procedure typeOpen procedure
Estimated total value€900,000 (including reimbursable third-party services)
Contract durationUp to 48 months (12 + 12 + 12 + 12 months)
FrameworkFramework agreement without reopening of competition
Award criterionBest price-quality ratio

What the Contract Covers: Scope of Services

The contractor will support the EPLO in Lithuania in planning, organising and executing communication actions with stakeholders, media and the public. Formats emphasise hybrid events and editorial projects. Activities may occur in the capital and Lithuanian regions, with possible cross-border involvement. The EP’s DG COMM communication pillars and channels (media, digital, visitors offer and events, strategic engagement) underpin all actions. Concept development for new event formats can be requested. Large centrally run campaigns (e.g., European elections 2029) are generally out of scope and handled under separate central contracts.

Typical activity categories (non-exhaustive):Specialised seminars or webinars, debates, workshops and roundtables; town-hall style meetings; open-door days, participation in democracy fora and regional outreach events; partnerships for concerts or cultural events; multi-stop regional info tours requiring coordination with local venues and municipalities; events linked to EP value-led campaigns (e.g., Sakharov Prize, LUX Audience Award, International Women’s Day); editorial projects and media partnerships including content adaptation and dissemination.

Direct services billed at hourly rates:Project management and event coordination; on-site presence during events; logistical implementation including AV and venue arrangements; press and public relations including drafting press releases and social media promotion; communications planning, social media monitoring and boosting; organisation and evaluation of editorial projects; content production for social media (video, podcasts, media buying); photo, video and audio services including post-production and rights clearance; graphic design, desktop publishing, print adaptation, and EP branding compliance; organisation of exhibitions including content and installations; handling, delivery and limited storage of PR materials; IP and image rights clearance for all deliverables, which become EP property.

Third-party services (reimbursable to contractor):Venue rental; technical equipment; catering; interior design and venue dressing; transport, shipping, storage; participant registration and travel, transfers, accommodation; moderators and external speaker fees; licenses and content assets; participation or co-organisation fees for trade shows or festivals; local on-site support staffing; media buying and content production for ads; production of promotional goods and printed materials; insurances where requested; other services as defined by the contracting authority. For each order, the contractor sources and manages local third-party suppliers and is reimbursed for actual costs upon invoice. A one-off management fee for sourcing and coordination is calculated as a fixed number of hours of the Junior Consultant profile per order, with ceilings depending on total third-party spend: up to €5,000 per order form a maximum of 20 hours; between €5,000 and €15,000 a maximum of 25 hours; above €15,000 a maximum of 25 hours. Hours must be justified via timesheets upon request.

Accessibility requirements:All services must comply with EU, international and national accessibility rules, including the European Accessibility Act and the Web Accessibility Directive. Venues must be fully accessible; streamed or recorded sessions require captions or subtitles and sign language as relevant; online platforms must be accessible; printed materials and designs must respect accessibility principles; digital content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA including captions, transcripts and alternative text.

Minimum green criteria for events and communications:Catering must include at least one vegetarian, preferably vegan option; no single-use plates, cutlery or glasses; fair-trade coffee and tea preferred; organic or fair-trade beverages preferred. Communication materials must use reusable or recycled paper or certified paper (PEFC or FSC); participant lists and info should be digital; badges reusable or recycled. Goodies should preferably be recycled or certified (GOTS for textiles, Blauer Engel, EU Ecolabel, NF Environnement, FSC or PEFC). Exceptions require written justification and EP approval.

Implementation Mechanics and Order Process

  1. 1EPLO issues a written request for services indicating place and key features. Contractor has up to 14 calendar days to submit a detailed offer based on the price schedule.
  2. 2For third-party items, contractor must collect market estimates and annex them to the offer, ensuring best price-quality ratio. Required number of estimates depends on third-party budget per order: up to €15,000 one to three estimates as specified; €15,001 to €60,000 three estimates; above €60,000 five estimates. Any shortfall in estimates must be justified in writing.
  3. 3Following alignment, the European Parliament signs an order form within 10 calendar days, which constitutes the specific contract. Contractor then implements the service, with progress updates and coordination meetings as necessary.
  4. 4Evaluation and reporting are integral. The contractor applies EP evaluation guidelines and standard KPIs such as participant counts, engagements and satisfaction. A final report and invoice are submitted after completion, including timesheets for billed hours and all third-party invoices and original offers. Annual summaries may be requested.
  5. 5Payment terms include standard 30-day settlement upon acceptance. Reimbursements are exclusive of VAT, which the contractor recovers via national mechanisms. Currency conversions follow the Official Journal euro rate on document date. For orders over €15,000, 30 percent prefinancing is possible upon request. Electronic invoicing is mandatory via PEPPOL or the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. See Annex XI for e-invoicing details.

Eligibility and Participation Conditions

Eligible Applicant Types:Participation is open on equal terms to all natural or legal persons and public entities established in a European Union Member State, and to natural and legal persons and public entities of third countries that have a specific public procurement agreement with the EU granting access to such contracts. Typical eligible applicant profiles include SMEs and large enterprises in communications, events and media services; marketing and PR agencies; event production companies; audiovisual and content studios; consultancy firms; universities or research institutes with relevant service arms; nonprofits and NGOs offering communication services; and public bodies or public-private consortia able to deliver the required services. Groups of economic operators may participate jointly, and subcontracting is permitted.

Exclusion and restrictive measures:Tenderers must submit a Declaration on Honour (Annex III) regarding exclusion grounds under the EU Financial Regulation and a specific declaration on restrictive measures related to Russia under Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP and Regulation 833/2014 (Annex VIII). Entities subject to those measures, including certain Russian persons or entities or those owned over 50 percent by such entities, cannot be awarded contracts except under applicable exceptions. The EP may request additional explanations or evidence at any time.

Selection criteria:Legal and regulatory capacity: enrolment in a relevant professional or trade register (extract to be provided). Financial and economic capacity: minimum yearly turnover of €225,000 in each of the last two closed financial years, including at least €150,000 in the area covered by the contract; provide profit and loss accounts or tax declarations, and Annex VII Financial Data Sheet. Technical and professional capacity: at least three years of experience in services comparable to those required; a team comprising at least one project manager and two project assistants (Junior Consultants). The project manager must evidence at least three years of experience in events organisation and communication consultancy; assistants require minimum one year experience. All team members must have excellent English at C1 and C1 in the EPLO operating language(s), which include Lithuanian. CVs evidencing experience and language proficiency are required. A list of principal services over the past three years with values, dates, and clients must be provided.

Award criteria and scoring:Best price-quality ratio. Technical quality weight 70 points with individual pass marks; price weight 30 points. Bidders must achieve at least the pass mark per criterion and a minimum total of 60 points out of 100 to be considered.

Technical criterionWeight and pass markFocus
Working methods, project management and resource allocation30 points; pass mark 15Day-to-day management, team organisation, efficiency, cooperation with EPLO
Management of third-party suppliers20 points; pass mark 10Rapid mobilisation, selection mechanisms, value for money, contingency and risk mitigation
Environmental policies and methods10 points; pass mark 5Concrete waste reduction, CO2 emissions reduction, sustainable procurement measures
Impact assessment methodology10 points; pass mark 5General and specific evaluation methods, KPIs, cost effectiveness and optimisation
Case study (Annex X)30 points; pass mark 15Coherence, clarity, challenges, methodology, resource and budget allocation

Financial Structure and Price Schedule

Financial offers comprise two elements:A Direct contribution through contractor consultancy and support services billed at hourly rates by profile; B Indirect contribution through management and reimbursement for third-party suppliers, where the contractor sources, contracts and pays external providers and is then reimbursed at actual cost, in addition to a capped management fee calculated as Junior Consultant hours per order. Regular hourly rates apply for services delivered between 07:00 and 22:00 on weekdays; upon contracting authority request, services outside these hours may be invoiced with a 50 percent supplement per hourly rate. Prices are quoted in euro exclusive of VAT and are all-inclusive. Price revision is possible annually from year two based on HICP.

Administrative and Compliance Requirements

  • Declaration on Honour regarding exclusion and selection criteria (Annex III).
  • Declaration on restrictive measures related to Russia (Annex VIII).
  • Financial Identification Form (Annex IV) with supporting bank evidence and identification documents.
  • Financial Data Sheet (Annex VII) and financial statements for last two years.
  • Evidence of enrolment in a professional or trade register (legal capacity).
  • Evidence for financial, technical and professional capacity as requested.
  • Equal opportunities policy description as part of the technical tender, and annual updates post-award.
  • Environmental compliance with EP EMAS policy and minimum green criteria (Annex II).
  • Data protection compliance per Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and GDPR obligations in the framework contract.
  • Intellectual property assignment of results to the EP, with the contractor responsible for clearing all IP and image rights; all deliverables become EP property.

Consortiums and Subcontracting

Groups of economic operators may submit a joint tender. Joint and several liability is required and must be evidenced by an agreement, legal form or power of attorney at signature. Annex V (Information sheet concerning groups of economic operators) must be completed. Subcontracting is permitted; Annex VI (Declaration concerning subcontractors) should describe subcontracted parts and identities where known. The EP may verify exclusion and selection criteria for subcontractors and can reject those not compliant. Any subsequent subcontracting not foreseen in the tender requires prior written authorisation.

Submission Guidance and Digital Requirements

  • Tenders must be submitted electronically via eSubmission in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal; submissions by email or post are rejected.
  • Each economic operator and each consortium member must be registered in the Participant Register and hold a valid PIC. EU Login is required for portal access.
  • The system encrypts all attachments upon upload; content cannot be accessed after submission. Drafts can be edited until the deadline.
  • Technical recommendations include using current versions of Chrome or Firefox; single file size guidance in portal system requirements; the portal typically allows up to 200 files per tender and attachments under common size limits.
  • Public opening session will be held virtually; attendance requests must be sent to epvilnius@europarl.europa.eu no later than one working day before the opening and include representative details and the submission receipt.
  • All procurement documents are published in English, but tenders may be submitted in any official EU language.

Templates and Structure of the Application

Administrative part:Presentation of the tenderer; Annex III Declaration on Honour (exclusion and selection criteria); Annex IV Financial Identification Form; if applicable Annex V Group of Economic Operators; if applicable Annex VI Declaration on Subcontractors; Annex VII Financial Data Sheet; Annex VIII Declaration on Russia restrictive measures; prepare supporting evidence for exclusion criteria, legal capacity, financial capacity, and technical capacity as they may be requested within two weeks. If applicable, Annex XI Registration and e-invoicing readiness.

Technical part:Mandatory documents aligned to award criteria and limited cumulatively to a maximum of 30 pages for all qualitative elements, including: description of day-to-day management structure and team organisation; approach to working relationship and cooperation procedures with the EPLO; plan for rapid mobilisation and selection of third-party suppliers, emphasis on local providers; risk mitigation and contingencies for supplier shortcomings; concrete environmental methods addressing waste reduction, CO2 reduction, and sustainable procurement; methodology for evaluating services with general and specific KPIs and cost-effectiveness focus; policy for promoting equal opportunities in the company. Include the Case Study (Annex X) proposal not exceeding 4,000 words (excluding budget), covering approach, methodology, problem-solving, task distribution including third-party suppliers, and a detailed cost estimate based on the completed price schedule.

Financial part:Annex IX Price Schedule filled in and signed, providing hourly rates by profile, acknowledging time band surcharges where applicable, and noting that the Junior Consultant profile is used to compute management fees for third-party sourcing per order. Prices must be quoted in euro exclusive of VAT and be all-inclusive. The Total price for evaluation is computed using weighting coefficients specified in the price list; this is used solely for evaluation and is not contractually binding.

Categorisation Answers

Eligible Applicant Types:Natural or legal persons and public entities in EU Member States; natural and legal persons and public entities from third countries with a specific public procurement agreement with the EU granting access to such contracts. Typical types include SME, large enterprise, university, research institute, nonprofit, government or public body, public-private partnership, NGO, and other organisations able to deliver communication, events, media and PR services. Groups of economic operators are allowed; subcontractors are allowed.

Funding Type:Procurement of services under a framework service contract. This is not a grant; payments are made against specific order forms for services delivered, with reimbursement of approved third-party costs.

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant or consortium. Joint tenders by groups of economic operators are permitted with joint and several liability.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):EU Member States and third countries with specific public procurement agreements with the EU that grant access to such contracts. Entities subject to restrictive measures related to Russia are excluded unless an exception applies. Services are delivered primarily in Lithuania with possible cross-border activities with neighbouring countries.

Target Sector:Communications, public relations, events management, media and digital communication, content production, outreach and stakeholder engagement, exhibition and cultural event organisation, social media, audiovisual production, evaluation and analytics.

Mentioned Countries:Lithuania; Belgium; Luxembourg; France; Russia. Note: Belgium, Luxembourg and France are referenced in institutional and environmental policy contexts for EP sites; Russia is referenced only within restrictive measures compliance.

Project Stage:Implementation and service delivery. Activities span planning, development of concepts, operational execution, logistics, content production, dissemination, and evaluation of communication and event actions.

Funding Amount:Total maximum value of the framework contract including reimbursement of third-party services is €900,000 over up to 48 months. Individual orders will vary in size; prefinancing of 30 percent is available for specific orders above €15,000 upon request.

Application Type:Open call for tenders via electronic submission (eSubmission) on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Nature of Support:Money. Payments against specific order forms for services rendered, plus reimbursement of approved third-party supplier costs. No co-funding grants are provided.

Application Stages:Single-stage submission and evaluation under an open procedure, with award based on best price-quality ratio. Post-award, services are commissioned via order forms throughout the framework duration.

Success Rates:Not specified in the procurement documents. No historical award statistics or expected number of offers are provided.

Co-funding Requirement:No co-funding is required. Contractors may need to prefinance third-party suppliers and will be reimbursed upon submission of original invoices. For specific orders exceeding €15,000, 30 percent prefinancing by the EP is available upon request. Travel and accommodation are reimbursed per EP staff allowance limits as communicated.

Contractual and Compliance Highlights

  • Prices are exclusive of VAT. For reimbursable expenses issued in non-euro currencies, conversion uses the Official Journal daily rate on the document date. VAT paid to third parties must be recovered by the contractor through national processes.
  • Variants are not permitted. Prices may be revised annually from year two using the HICP formula.
  • IP rights: all deliverables and results become the property of the European Parliament with broad exploitation rights; contractors must secure and evidence pre-existing rights licenses if any are embedded.
  • Data protection: detailed processor obligations apply under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725; specific categories of data, purposes and processing operations are defined; data location and access restrictions apply (EEA or adequate jurisdictions).
  • Environmental policy: EP applies EMAS and requires minimum green criteria for events and procurement.
  • Equal opportunities: tenderers must describe and later report yearly on equality and diversity policies.
  • Penalties and remedies: delay penalties of 0.2 percent per day up to 20 percent of the order value; price reductions for quality shortfalls; damages and substitution in urgent cases; formal notice and reply periods are defined.
  • Security provisions and access: compliance with EP security rules for premises and events is mandatory.

Annex X Case Study Requirement

Case Study title:European Parliament Ambassador School Ceremony. Scenario: Organise a 90-minute award ceremony plus social moment for up to 70 participants from among approximately 80 schools awarded EPAS status, in a regional city in Lithuania (outside the capital), within two months, including on-site and remote participation by Members of the European Parliament. Tasks include venue research with streaming capabilities, graphic design and promotional outputs, moderator research, copywriting of key texts based on EPLO narrative, building a media list, on-site support, and catering for a reception. The technical proposal must detail approach, methodology, anticipated issues and mitigations, team organisation and division of labour including third-party use, and present a cost estimate using the Price Schedule with simulated third-party quotes. The narrative must not exceed 4,000 words excluding budget tables.

Practical Tips for Compliance and Submission

  • Register for a PIC early and ensure EU Login accounts for all contributors. Populate organisation data fully in the Participant Register.
  • Plan file structure to respect portal limits and encryption. Maintain a clear index so the evaluation team can locate all required elements quickly.
  • Respect the 30-page cap for qualitative award criteria content. Place excess detail in annexes only where allowed and ensure main arguments fit within the limit.
  • For third-party services in the proposal, include competitive quotes or simulated estimates and explain selection for value for money; explicitly separate reimbursable costs from management fees in financial tables.
  • Demonstrate C1 proficiency in English and Lithuanian for all key team members in CVs; reference concrete event and communication project examples from the last three years with client contacts where possible.
  • Embed concrete, measurable environmental measures addressing the three scored impacts, tied to typical EPLO event deliverables.
  • Define an evaluation framework with specific KPIs such as attendance, demographic reach, media coverage metrics, social engagement and sentiment, cost per outcome, and before-after comparisons.
  • Align visual identity and messaging with the EP brand pillars; request access to the EP brand portal during mobilisation. Ensure neutrality and political impartiality in all communications.
  • Prepare for e-invoicing via PEPPOL or the F&T Portal; test technical connectivity in advance and complete any required authorisation forms outlined in Annex XI.

Summary Explanation

This open tender establishes a four-year, non-competitive framework agreement to deliver event organisation and institutional communication services for the European Parliament Liaison Office in Lithuania. It seeks a professional provider or consortium capable of end-to-end delivery of hybrid events, regional outreach, editorial and media partnerships, social and digital communication, audiovisual content, exhibitions and related logistics. The contractor supplies dedicated management and technical expertise billed by the hour and sources local third-party suppliers whose actual invoiced costs are reimbursed by the European Parliament, with a small management fee determined by Junior Consultant hours within defined order-by-order ceilings. Strong emphasis is placed on accessibility, green event practices, rigorous KPI-driven evaluation, EP brand alignment and political neutrality. Eligibility spans EU-based entities and those from eligible partner countries under EU procurement agreements, with strict exclusion and Russia-related restrictive measures compliance. Applicants must demonstrate adequate turnover and a skilled bilingual team with proven track record in events and communications. The award hinges on a best price-quality ratio with substantial weight on the technical approach, supplier management, environmental performance, impact assessment and a detailed case study for an Ambassador School awards ceremony. Submissions are fully electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by the stated deadline, after which successful contractors will receive work via specific order forms and be paid against electronic invoices, including potential prefinancing for larger orders. Overall, the opportunity is designed for experienced communications and event firms able to operate nationwide in Lithuania with regional reach and to deliver high-quality, accessible, sustainable and measurable institutional communication services for the European Parliament.

Short Summary

Impact

Increase public awareness and stakeholder engagement in Lithuania about the European Parliament through accessible, sustainable and measurable events and communications activities aligned with EP communication objectives.

Applicant

An experienced communications and events service provider with proven project management, supplier management, bilingual (English and Lithuanian) staff at C1 level, and capacity to produce hybrid editorial content and evaluate impact.

Developments

Operational delivery of hybrid and in-person events, communication campaigns, media/content production, supplier sourcing/management and KPI-driven impact assessment across Lithuania and nearby cross-border areas.

Applicant Type

Profit organisations (SMEs or larger communications, PR, event management and audiovisual agencies) and public entities able to deliver event and communication services.

Consortium

Single applicants or groups of economic operators may apply; joint tenders are permitted with joint and several liability but consortia are not mandatory.

Funding Amount

Estimated total framework value up to €900,000 (including reimbursable third-party costs) over a maximum of 48 months, with individual orders varying in size and possible 30% prefinancing for orders > €15,000.

Countries

Lithuania is the primary country of delivery (capital and regions) with potential cross-border activities involving neighbouring countries; applicants must be established in EU Member States or eligible third countries under EU procurement agreements.

Industry

Communications, public relations and events services (industry-specific:institutional communications and public engagement); not industry agnostic.

Additional Web Data

This is an open procedure tender (EP-COMM/2026/OP/0007) issued by the European Parliament's Directorate-General for Communication to provide a framework contract for support services in organising events and communication activities for the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in Lithuania. The contract focuses on activities in the capital and regions, including potential cross-border work with neighbouring countries, targeting stakeholders, media, and the general public.

Key Dates and Milestones

  • TED publication date: 06/03/2026
  • Deadline for questions: 14/04/2026 23:59 Europe/Brussels
  • Deadline for receipt of tenders: 22/04/2026 17:00 Europe/Brussels
  • Public opening: 23/04/2026 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Contract Details

Estimated total value:€900,000 (including reimbursement of third-party services).

Duration:Initial 12 months, renewable up to 3 times for a maximum of 48 months.

Nature:Services under CPV 79416000 - Public relations services. Framework agreement without reopening of competition. Award by best price-quality ratio (70% quality, 30% price).

The framework contract is executed via specific order forms issued by the EPLO. Requests for services require a detailed offer within 14 days, including estimates from third-party suppliers based on value thresholds (1-3 for <= €15,000; 3 for €15,001-60,000; 5 for > €60,000). Order forms are signed within 10 days of offer acceptance.

Eligibility and Who Can Apply

Open to natural or legal persons and public entities from EU Member States or third countries with specific public procurement agreements with the EU. Groups of economic operators are allowed with joint and several liability. Subcontracting is permitted with prior EP approval for non-tendered parties. Tenderers must not be subject to EU restrictive measures related to Russia/Ukraine and must submit relevant declarations.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Bankruptcy, tax/social security breaches, grave professional misconduct, fraud, corruption, criminal organisations, money laundering, terrorist offences, child labour/trafficking, significant deficiencies in prior contracts, irregularities, resisting audits.
  • Situations extending to management/supervisory bodies, beneficial owners, or those assuming unlimited liability.

Selection Criteria

  • Legal capacity: Enrolment in relevant trade register (except international organisations).
  • Financial/economic: Minimum turnover €225,000/year for last 2 years (€150,000 in contract area).
  • Technical/professional: 3+ years similar experience; team with project manager (3+ years events/comms) and 2 assistants (1+ year), all C1 English + Lithuanian.

Scope of Services

Main tasks include event organisation (seminars, workshops, town halls, regional events, values campaigns), communication campaigns, media content production, and other PR activities. Priority on hybrid events and editorial projects. Contractor provides direct consultancy (hourly rates) and manages/reimburses third-party services (venue rental, catering, tech, moderators, media buying, etc.). All activities must align with EP's communication strategy (3 pillars: democratic power, young/open institution, power for people) and channels (media, digital, visitors/events, strategic engagement).

Pricing Structure

Two categories:A) Direct hourly rates (e.g., project manager, assistants, graphic designer) between 07:00-22:00 weekdays (+50% supplement outside). B) Third-party management fee based on Junior Consultant hours (max 20-25 hours/order form). Reimbursables (third-party costs) require EP approval and competitive estimates. Travel/accommodation reimbursed per EP staff rates if >60km.

Green and Accessibility Requirements

  • Minimal green criteria: Vegetarian/vegan catering, no single-use items, fair trade/organic products, recycled badges/paper/goodies.
  • Full accessibility per EU standards (European Accessibility Act, WCAG 2.1 AA), including venues, digital content, materials.

Evaluation and Award Criteria

CriterionPoints (pass mark)
Quality of working methods/project management30 (15)
Management of third-party suppliers20 (10)
Environmental policies/methods10 (5)
Impact assessment method10 (5)
Case study quality30 (15)

Minimum 60/100 qualitative points required. Technical offer limited to 30 pages. Case study: EPAS award ceremony scenario (Annex X). Full tender documents (18 annexes) available on F&T Portal: EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Submission electronic via eSubmission; PIC registration required.

Additional Applicant Information

  • Equal opportunities policy required in tender.
  • Annual reporting on equal opportunities evolution.
  • Invoices electronic via PEPPOL or F&T Portal.
  • EPLO contact for routine: epvilnius@europarl.europa.eu.

Applicants should review full tender specifications (Annex I), price schedule (Annex IX), and prepare evidence for exclusion/selection criteria. Detailed technical specs cover event types, third-party support, hourly services, and evaluation KPIs (e.g., participants, media engagement).1

Footnotes

  1. 1All data from official EU F&T Portal tender page and annexed documents (Specifications NFWC, Annex I Technical Specifications). TED reference: 46/2026 157970-2026.

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Restricted tender EC-INTPA/LIM/2026/EA-RP/0049 launched by the European Commission (INTPA) seeks a contractor to deliver strategic communication, advertising and marketing campaigns for the Global Gateway initiative in Peru, including de...

April 28th, 2026

Concession for the management of retail services in the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg and the management of an online shop.

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Concession tender to operate retail services in three European Parliament visitor shops (House of European History and Parlamentarium in Brussels, and Strasbourg) and a multilingual online shop, covering design, procurement, sales and op...

May 18th, 2026

Continuous skills development (CSD): research and policy evidence

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CEDEFOP is tendering a single-award framework service contract (CEDEFOP/2026/OP/0004) to provide research, quantitative and qualitative data collection and stakeholder engagement supporting continuing skills development. The framework is...

May 27th, 2026

European Parliament Ambassador School in Finland

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The European Parliament, DG Communication (Directorate for Liaison Offices), has published an open tender EP-COMM/2026/OP/0017 to contract teaching, teacher training, school evaluations and related platform and logistical support service...

May 21st, 2026

Provision of Professional Moderator/Facilitator Services

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The European Commission DG COMM, Representation in Denmark, is tendering a single-supplier framework contract for professional moderator and facilitator services for events across Denmark (primarily Greater Copenhagen and Folkemødet) wit...

April 21st, 2026

Monitoring and analysis services of the Czech media

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The European Parliament (DG COMM) invites tenders under procedure EP-COMM/2026/OP/0014 for a framework contract to provide daily media monitoring (print, online, radio, TV) and monthly media analysis of Czech media delivered via the EPMM...

May 11th, 2026

Technical Support to the European Commission for the Promotion of Green Public Procurement

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The European Commission Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) has launched an open procurement tender to provide technical support for the promotion and dissemination of Green Public Procurement (GPP) across the EU. The contract c...

May 4th, 2026