Direct procurement, request for tender, consulting services

Direct procurement

Request for tender

Description of goods/services:

Consulting services in developing a Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network Proposal

Requirements specifications of services

The purchase must include the following services:

Chalmers University of Technology intends to submit a proposal to coordinate a European Training Network (ETN) in the upcoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions call closing January 15, 2019. Chalmers is seeking support in the coordination and writing of the application from an established, experienced consultant. The consultant shall:

1)                         Facilitate the assembly of a set of beneficiaries and partners collaborating in the network

2)                         Assist in structuring the scientific and program to be accomplished

3)                         Draft the proposal text with the support of the scientific partners

4)                         Maintain the communication of the writing staff within the responsible organization

5)                         Critically review the submitted text to produce competitive application

The consultant must be an established organization with a track record on ITN applications.

The consortium members will be responsible for the scientific content of the application. Chalmers will facilitate the entry of the partner details in the online submission system.

Price

Price shall be submitted in EUR excluding VAT and include all related costs requested in this request for tender.

Agreement terms

The supplier must accept all agreement terms shown in attached example of agreement.

Tender submission

The tender must be received no later than 2018-12-03

The tender shall be valid until 2018-12-31

Evaluation of tenders

Most economically advantageous offer.

Description of the criteria that will be assessed (in the prioritized order):

-                           Demonstrated understanding of the procedures needed in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie ETN

-                           Price

-                           History of successful applications

-                           Proposed use of qualified staff in the process

Confidentiality and the freedom of information principle

After the procurement has been terminated the principle of public access to official records applies. This means that all documents related to the procurement process become public and may be disclosed to anyone who requests access to them. Exceptions may only be made if there is any specific reason to believe that the Tenderer may suffer damage if the information is disclosed.

If you have information that you feel is of such nature, your tender shall include precise details of which information should remain confidential, and how you would suffer damage in case of the public disclosure of this information. Chalmers will evaluate your request and determine whether confidentiality in accordance with Swedish law may be deemed to apply.