Support for identifying new dimensions and measurements of inequality

European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research sector. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 200,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 5, 2026.

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 Research 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

In Lot 1 JRC will require support for measuring the following aspects of inequality: regional and urban vs. rural inequality; neighborhood segregation; human capital, health and digital inequality, energy and environmental disparities, transport access, time poverty, and subjective well-being. Measurement approaches will need to incorporate multidimensional indices, distribution-sensitive indicators, life-cycle measures, and the integration of micro and administrative data to capture new dimensions of inequalities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre

European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre has issued 34 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Industry & Manufacturing. Tenders span 5 countries including Germany, Spain, and Belgium. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Belgium e-Procurement. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €200,000 - €200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Italy. 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 5, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre in Italy. 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 Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.