Consultancy Services to Design and Pilot the Forestry Graduate Incubation Programme (2026–2027)

Niras Finland Oy needs consultancy services to design and pilot a forestry-focused incubation programme for NACTVET graduates over 1 year, with a maximum total value of 100,000 EUR. The programme aims to support graduates in establishing viable enterprises, improving employability and self-employment outcomes, and developing market-ready, investment-ready, and commercially sustainable businesses in forestry product and service markets. The assignment will also strengthen FWITC’s role as a national hub for enterprise support and innovation. Offers will be evaluated based on technical aspects (80%) and price (20%).

Assessment of the Performance and Effectiveness of Farmer Cooperatives and Farmer Groups in the Cocoa Sectors of Ghana and Ivory Coast

The European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, based in Spain, needs services for a comprehensive, large-scale study on the current state and effectiveness of cocoa farmer cooperatives and farmer groups in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The contract duration is 1 year, with a maximum total value of 200,000 EUR. The study will combine data collection at the organizational governance and operational management level of cooperatives and farmer groups, and at the individual farmer member level, including their engagement, benefits, and challenges. The purpose is to generate actionable insights for stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of cocoa production systems, assess readiness for ARS1000 certification, evaluate cooperative governance and member engagement, and investigate household-level investment strategies. The ultimate goal is to identify barriers and opportunities to strengthen cooperative capacity, improve resource allocation, and reduce the burdens of compliance with sustainability standards. Award criteria are Quality (60%) and Price (40%).

App-based recording of pollinators under the Nature Restoration Regulation

The European Commission, DG ENV - Environment needs services for an app-based recording of pollinators under the Nature Restoration Regulation, with a maximum total value of 300,000 EUR over 18 months. The contract involves providing an app with an unlimited license and a manual for surveyors in Member States to collect field data for pollinator monitoring, aiming to simplify efforts and lower associated costs. Award criteria are Quality (60%) and Price (40%).

Technical assistance to upgrade food safety and animal health management in the Turkish Cypriot community

The European Commission, REGIO - Regional and Urban Policy, needs services for technical assistance to upgrade food safety and animal health management in the Turkish Cypriot community for 36 months, with a maximum total value of 2,750,000 EUR. The purpose of this project is to support, guide, upgrade, and accelerate the implementation of EU-aligned food safety and animal health management standards. Offers will be evaluated based on quality (80%) and price (20%).

Experts for the CBI “Egypt Organic Fresh Fruit and Vegetable project”

Ministerie van Economische Zaken needs experts to provide technical support for the CBI "Egypt Organic Fresh Fruit and Vegetable project" through a framework agreement over 5 years, with an estimated total contract value of €1,000,000 and a maximum total contract value of €1,300,000. The project aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Egyptian SMEs in the organic fresh fruit and vegetables sector, increase sustainable exports to the EU market, and support the adoption of organic, climate- and water-smart farming practices, improved post-harvest handling, transparency, traceability, and compliance with EU organic standards. Offers will be evaluated based on Price (20%) and Quality (80%).