Contact for co-operation between Norway and civil society in the recipient country of the EEA resources.
About This Opportunity
Award notice from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway) — Contact for co-operation between Norway and civil society in the. governance & public.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of NOK 15.0 million.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The procurement is connected to the management of EEA resources in the financing period 2021-2028. The main objective of the assignment is to establish a point of contact for cooperation between Norway and civil communities in the recipient country of the EEA resources. For the financing period 2021-2028, approx. 300 million euros shall be used in support of civil communities in the recipient countries. The 15 recipient countries are Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary. The management of the support for civil society under the EEA funds is organised through the establishment of independent funds in the recipient countries, which are managed daily by a local fund operator. The main objective of the assignment is to assist in establishing contact and facilitating co-operation between civil society in Norway and civil society in the recipient countries under the Civil Society Fund. In addition it is the purpose of informing Norwegian civil society about possibilities for cooperation in other programmes under the EEA financing schemes. The assignment will be valid from when the contract is signed until 31 December 2031, with an option for a one year extension. Options of 6 months can be taken up by the contracting authority a maximum of two times. The estimated value of the procurement is between NOK 11.5 million and NOK 15 million excluding VAT.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 7, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC) was awarded the contract for NOK 15,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Norway. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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