Expert Network for Analytical Support in Social Policies
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, humanitarian aid and social protection sectors, with a focus on Software, Network Infrastructure and Protection. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 3, 2026.
Published through Belgium e-Procurement, 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 information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The European Commission intends to launch a call for tender for the establishment and operation of a network of independent social policy experts supporting the Commission’s work in the fields of social protection and social inclusion. The future contract will aim to provide high-quality analytical support on social protection and social inclusion policies and developments at both national and European levels, succeeding the current expert network operating until 2026. The network will support the Commission in the preparation, development, implementation and monitoring of EU social policy initiatives, including activities related to the European Semester. The services to be requested are expected to include, among others: analytical and comparative reporting on national social policy developments; expert assessments and thematic analysis in the areas of social protection and social inclusion; support for policy monitoring and evidence gathering at EU level; rapid-response analytical support on emerging policy issues; and secretarial and coordination services for the MISSOC (Mutual Information System on Social Protection) network.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Belgium e-Procurement and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About European Commission, DG EMPL - Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
European Commission, DG EMPL - Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. Tenders span 2 countries including Belgium and Luxembourg. Notices are distributed via Belgium e-Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by European Commission, DG EMPL - Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion in Belgium. 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Belgium. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Belgium e-Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 3, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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