Overview
This publication announces a planned procurement opportunity by the European Commission Representation in Zagreb, Croatia, for temporary staffing services. The focus is on providing personnel to cover staffing shortages due to parental leave and long-term sick leave. This requirement will be met through a two-year framework agreement intended to address immediate staffing needs until a new four-year contract is finalized. The procedure identifier for this procurement is EC-COMM/ZAG/2025/LVP/0269-EXA. Eligible applicants for this opportunity include staffing agencies and personnel supply service providers. Funding will be in the form of a procurement contract, rather than a traditional grant, and no consortium is required; a single applicant can fulfill the requirements. The geographic eligibility centers on EU member states, particularly those that can provide services within Croatia. The target sector is categorized under human resources, specifically temporary staffing services, classified under CPV code 79620000. While the opportunity is open to EU-wide participation, it explicitly mentions Croatia as the location for service delivery. The project is in the implementation stage, aimed at immediate operational support, rather than research or development. Although the estimated funding amount has not been explicitly stated, it is classified as a low to middle value contract and may range based on similar tenders in the area, which can be as much as several million euros. The application process involves at least two stages: an expression of interest followed by a negotiated procedure for selected candidates. Co-funding is not required, and there is no specific information on success rates available. Interested parties are invited to submit their expressions of interest electronically. The start date for expressions of interest is set for May 21, 2025, with a deadline of June 3, 2025, followed by the expected launch of the negotiated procedure on June 5, 2025. This pre-announcement is not a call for tenders but serves as a notification for those interested in participating in this procurement.
Highlights
This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure, not a call for tenders.
The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ZAG/2025/LVP/0269-EXA.
The description states that the representative office will need additional staff in case of maternity/parental leave and long-term sick leave. An open tender procedure for temporary staff is in preparation. This two-year framework contract is needed to overcome and meet immediate needs until a new four-year contract is concluded.
The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.
The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG COMM Communication.
The main classification (CPV) code is 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff.
The nature of the contract is for services.
The maximum contract duration is 24 months.
It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.
The start date for expression of interest is 2025-05-21 Europe/Brussels.
The deadline for expression of interest is 03/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Zagreb.
The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-05 Europe/Zagreb.
The method of expression of interest is electronic.
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given.
A question and answer section is available, where one can log in to create questions, view public Q&A, FAQs, and download Q&As in xls format.
One 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 was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.
In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future low to middle value negotiated procedure, not a call for tenders. The European Commission's DG COMM in Zagreb anticipates needing temporary staff to cover for employees on leave. They plan to establish a two-year framework agreement to address these immediate staffing needs until a longer-term, four-year contract can be finalized. Companies interested in providing temporary staffing services should express their interest electronically, noting the deadlines provided. The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ZAG/2025/LVP/0269-EXA. The expression of interest must be submitted electronically. The start date for expression of interest is 2025-05-21 Europe/Brussels and the deadline for expression of interest is 03/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Zagreb. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-05 Europe/Zagreb.
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Breakdown
Eligible Applicant Types:The opportunity targets entities that can provide personnel supply services, including temporary staff. This suggests that staffing agencies, recruitment firms, or similar organizations are the eligible applicant types.
Funding Type:This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The nature of the contract is for services.
Consortium Requirement:The information does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the nature of personnel supply services, it is likely that both single applicants and consortia (e.g., a lead staffing agency with subcontractors) could be eligible.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):The opportunity is linked to the European Commission Representation in Zagreb, Croatia. While not explicitly stated, it is highly probable that the geographic eligibility is focused on entities operating within Croatia or those capable of providing services within Croatia. EU eligibility is implied as the contracting authority is the European Commission.
Target Sector:The target sector is personnel supply services, including temporary staff. This falls under the broader category of business support services.
Mentioned Countries:Croatia is explicitly mentioned as the location where the services are needed (Zagreb).
Project Stage:The project stage is for operational support, specifically to provide temporary staff to cover for maternity/parental leave and long-term sick leave. This indicates a need for readily available and deployable services, not research, development, or validation.
Funding Amount:The opportunity is described as a "low or middle value procedure," but the estimated total value is not specified. Therefore, the funding range is variable.
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:Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing personnel supply services.
Application Stages:The application process involves at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure for selected candidates.
Success Rates:The success rates are not mentioned.
Co-funding Requirement:Co-funding is not mentioned, and is unlikely to be required in a procurement contract of this nature.
Summary:This is a pre-announcement for a planned procurement by the European Commission Representation in Zagreb, Croatia. The EC intends to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract to secure a framework agreement for the supply of temporary staff. This framework agreement will be used to address staffing needs arising from maternity/parental leave and long-term sick leave within the Representation. The framework agreement will have a duration of two years, intended to bridge the gap until a new four-year contract is established. The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ZAG/2025/LVP/0269-EXA. The start date for expression of interest is planned for 2025-05-21, with a deadline of 2025-06-03. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-05. Interested parties should express their interest electronically via the provided link. This is not a call for tenders, but a notification of a future opportunity.
Short Summary
Impact This tender seeks temporary staffing services to cover personnel gaps in the European Commission’s operations, particularly for parental leave and long-term absences. | Impact | This tender seeks temporary staffing services to cover personnel gaps in the European Commission’s operations, particularly for parental leave and long-term absences. |
Applicant Eligible applicants are temporary staffing agencies or personnel supply service providers capable of fulfilling short-term staffing needs. | Applicant | Eligible applicants are temporary staffing agencies or personnel supply service providers capable of fulfilling short-term staffing needs. |
Developments The funding will support the provision of temporary staffing services to address immediate operational needs within the European Commission. | Developments | The funding will support the provision of temporary staffing services to address immediate operational needs within the European Commission. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for temporary staffing agencies or personnel supply service providers. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for temporary staffing agencies or personnel supply service providers. |
Consortium This funding is designed for single applicants, as the tender focuses on direct service provision without collaborative project requirements. | Consortium | This funding is designed for single applicants, as the tender focuses on direct service provision without collaborative project requirements. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is unspecified, but similar tenders range between €200,000 and €1,000,000. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is unspecified, but similar tenders range between €200,000 and €1,000,000. |
Countries The funding is relevant for EU member states, as the contracting authority is the European Commission. | Countries | The funding is relevant for EU member states, as the contracting authority is the European Commission. |
Industry The target sector is human resources or temporary staffing services. | Industry | The target sector is human resources or temporary staffing services. |
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