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Survey and analysis work related to the future of cross-domain standards and certification

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Original title: 領域横断的な標準・認証の在り方に係る調査分析業務

内閣府

Published: Sep 10, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: jp_geps

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration and Research sectors, with a focus on Policy Research. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 7, 2026.

Published through GEPS Japan, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Japanese

This procurement, identified by ID 6988333 and sourced from Japan (jp_geps), focuses on research and analytical services concerning the framework for cross-sectoral standards and certification. The contracting authority is the Cabinet Office, located in Tokyo. The procurement type is an open tender announcement, not subject to WTO agreements, falling under the category of Goods and Services. This type of tender typically requires specialized expertise in policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and international standards. The selected contractor will be expected to conduct in-depth research, analyze current trends and best practices in standardization and certification across various industries, and provide strategic recommendations. This may involve comparative studies of international models, assessment of their applicability to Japan, and the development of proposals for enhancing Japan's competitiveness and facilitating international trade through harmonized standards. Deliverables will likely include comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and presentations outlining findings and recommendations. The full procurement documentation is attached.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GEPS Japan and was originally published on September 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Japanese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About 内閣府

内閣府 has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Japan. Notices are distributed via 官公需 (kkj.go.jp) and GEPS Japan. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Japan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GEPS Japan to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by 内閣府 in Japan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.