About This Opportunity

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The Kainuu Regional Council is seeking management expert services and consulting to support the implementation of the EMRIE project (European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystems supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency), funded by the Interreg Europe program. Kainuu is a partner in this project, which focuses on developing sustainable mining practices, circular economy principles, and resource efficiency strategies among European partner regions. The procurement, conducted in accordance with the approved project plan, aims to secure expert services to aid in the project's management, coordination, and execution. Key areas of support will include project administration, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring the effective progress of project activities within the EMRIE framework. The consultant will play a vital role in facilitating communication between partners, managing project timelines and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with Interreg Europe program guidelines. This service is essential for the successful realization of the EMRIE project's objectives, which are to foster innovation and sustainable development within the European mining sector. The Kainuu Regional Council, as a project partner, is committed to contributing to these goals through effective project management and strategic guidance.

This is a services contract in the mining and extractives and Research sectors, with a focus on Innovation. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 9,000.

Published through Hilma Finland, 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 mining and extractives 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

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Management expert services and consulting to support the implementation of the Interreg Europe project European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystems supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency (EMRIE) in 2025. Kainuu region acts as a partner in the EMRIE project (European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystem supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency) funded by the Interreg Europe program. The project focuses on developing practices related to sustainable mining, circular economy, and resource efficiency among European partner regions.

Kainuu region is competitively procuring an expert service in accordance with the approved project plan to support the project management, coordination, and implementation of the EMRIE project. The expert services will particularly support project management, stakeholder cooperation, and content preparation during the project's launch phase.

Expert service to be provided
This request for proposals is for an expert service that supports the achievement of the EMRIE project's goals and increases its impact. The expert service will support Kainuu region in the project's management and implementation. The expert's competence can be utilized to support project workshops, coordination, reporting, monitoring, and stakeholder cooperation.

The service can start in December 2025 at the earliest and will end by 31.12.2026 at the latest, unless otherwise agreed. The schedule will be specified together with the selected service provider.

The total price of the project may not exceed EUR 9,000 excl. VAT. The service includes travel within Finland. Travel expenses, as well as all other reimbursements, must be included in the total price of the procurement.

The expert is expected to have in particular:
- Strong expertise in the mining sector, at least 5 years
- Extensive networks among mining sector stakeholders and actors
- Experience in Interreg or similar EU-funded projects, especially multinational cooperation projects
- Good understanding of the impact of the CRMA regulation and other EU policy instruments on regional decision-making and strategic planning
- The tenderer must have good oral and written skills in Finnish and English

The offer must include the following sections:
- Description of the qualifications and experience of the expert or expert group, especially in sustainable mining, circular economy, EU policy instruments, and Interreg and similar EU projects.
Indicate at least:
*Mining sector knowledge in years
*Extent of networks in the mining and raw materials sector
*Interreg or similar projects in which the tenderer has worked
*Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of all experts named in the offer

- Examples of previous projects in which the tenderer or expert has played a key or leading role. Projects related to the mining sector, EU projects, and regional development are particularly valued. Maximum of 3 examples.
Indicate at least:
*client
*brief description
*timing
*value

- Work plan for achieving the EMRIE project's goals and increasing its impact Indicate at least:
*Scheduling
*Description of how the work plan supports the achievement of the EMRIE project's goals and increases its impact,

Lot 1: Management expert services and consulting to support the implementation of the Interreg Europe project European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystems supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency (EMRIE) in 2025.
Kainuu region acts as a partner in the Interreg Europe program funded EMRIE project (European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystem supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency). The project focuses on developing practices related to sustainable mining, circular economy, and resource efficiency among European partner regions.