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1 Køber
1.1 Køber
Officielt navn: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
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Køberens retlige status: Central regeringsmyndighed
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Den ordregivende myndigheds aktivitet: Økonomiske anliggender
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Titel: Consultancy framework agreement for formulation, appraisal and review of Danish development\n cooperation programmes and projects
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Beskrivelse: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) is in the process of streamlining\n the management of its development cooperation. Part of this effort concerns the simplification\n of the procurement process of key consultancy services relating to development cooperation.\n Consultancy contracts are currently procured individually by the case worker responsible\n for the programme or project. Case workers are MFA staff from MFA services at home\n in Copenhagen and abroad. In the procurement of individual contracts, they are responsible\n for the choice of procurement modality, the planning, preparation and management of\n the tender and contracting process. This process is often lengthy, and can have implications\n on programme and project timelines. Moreover, the fragmentation of the process makes\n it difficult to use the feedback from case workers on the fulfilment of the assignments.\n This makes it challenging to harvest learning from past performance and ensure a sustained\n quality of services. It is in this context that the MFA wishes to consolidate the\n procurement of consultancy services through a framework agreement with multiple contractors.\n The streamlining of the management of Danish development cooperation entailed a revision\n of the Danida – Aid Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/). This foresees a delegation\n of key tasks to external consultants, primarily appraisals, and thereby an expected\n rise in the number of consultancy services to be requested. It is therefore an opportune\n time to seek a more streamlined procurement process of consultancy services. AMGs\n contain the policies, guidelines, and tools for the MFA’s development cooperation\n assistance. They cover different forms of Danish development cooperation modalities.\n The AMG’s Bilateral Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/guidelines-for-programmes-projects-country-strategic-frameworks-and-hard-earmarked-multilat-support)\n and Financial Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/financial-management)\n constitute the basic set of procedures for all Danish bilateral development cooperation.\n The guidelines outline the processes and requirements for the preparation, formulation,\n quality assurance, approval, implementation, completion and closure of Danish bilateral\n programmes and projects. The framework agreement is expected to solely cover bilateral\n development cooperation programmes and projects designed and implemented by Denmark.\n Therefore, the expected scope of work of consultancy services solely pertains to Official\n Development Aid (ODA) funds. The framework agreement is also expected to be divided\n into two lots. Under each lot, the MFA expects to conclude a framework agreement with\n between three to seven contractor to establish the terms governing contracts to be\n awarded during the term of the framework agreement, specifically the terms for award\n of contracts with/without reopening of competition amongst the contractors on the\n framework agreement. The expected lots reflect the thematic areas and priorities of\n Denmark’s Strategy for Development Cooperation: Lot 1: Climate change, environment,\n private sector development, enabling environment and financing. Lot 2: Governance,\n response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education.\n Each lot is expected to require the provision of the following services pertaining\n to the design and implementation phases of bilateral development cooperation programmes,\n namely: Formulation of bilateral programmes and projects. This may include preparatory\n work in the formulation process if and as needed. Appraisal of the design of bilateral\n programmes and projects as a quality assurance milestone prior to approval. This includes\n external appraisals and early appraisals of larger or high-risk programmes/projects.\n Review of bilateral programmes and projects under implementation. This can span inception,\n midterm and technical reviews as part of the MFA unit’s monitoring and reporting cycle.\n The estimated values of the procurement and the lots are preliminary estimates.
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Intern ID: bc3652c0-1c48-4b7e-9c88-ed9348e4305e
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2.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens hovedformål: Tjenesteydelser
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Primær klassifikation (cpv): 75211200 Tjenester vedrørende økonomisk hjælp til udlandet
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79000000 Forretningstjenesteydelser: forskrifter, markedsføring, rådgivning, rekruttering, trykning og sikkerhed
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2.1.2 Udførelsessted
Hvor som helst
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Yderligere oplysninger: The framework agreement is expected to cover all the geographic areas where Danish\n bilateral programmes and projects are being designed and implemented. The services\n will as a general rule entail travel to these areas, and for some assignments include\n high-risk countries and regions that require security arrangements. The constractors\n are expected to have security measures and procedures in place regarding travel to\n fragile and conflict affected context.
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2.1.3 Værdi
Anslået værdi eksklusiv moms: 165.000.000 Dansk krone
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2.1.4 Generelle oplysninger
Yderligere oplysninger: Before publication of the contract notice and start of the procurement procedure,\n the MFA will conduct a preliminary market consultation with a view to preparing the\n procurement documents and informing economic operators of the expected requirements,\n ensuring they are aligned with market practices and expectations. The MFA will make\n the draft procurement documents publicly available on 3 September 2026 at the following\n address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will also\n conduct an information meeting on 9 September 2026 at 13:00 CET at Bech-Bruun Law\n Firm in Copenhagen (please see the address in section 8.1. of the notice). The information\n meeting may also be attended online (please register to receive a link to the meeting).\n Market participants can also send written comments and suggest changes until 21 September\n 2026 at 8:00 CET at the following address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will ensure\n that advice from the preliminary market consultation does not have the effect of distorting\n competition nor result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and\n transparency. For registration to the information meeting on 9 September 2026, please\n contact Carsten Sommer Andersen from Bech-Bruun Law Firm on e-mail: CSA@bechbruun.com.
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Retsgrundlag:
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Direktiv 2014/24/EU
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https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/116 - The procurement procedure is governed by Danish law and the rules applicable hereunder,\n specifically the Danish Public Procurement Act.
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3 Del
3.1 Del: PAR-0001
Titel: • Lot 1: Climate change, environment, private sector development, enabling environment\n and financing
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Beskrivelse: Lot 1 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review\n of bilateral programmes and projects concerning climate change, environment, private\n sector development, enabling environment and financing, including the following thematic\n sub-areas: 1. Climate mitigation; renewable energy and energy efficiency. 2. Climate\n adaptation and green inclusive growth. 3. Climate finance mechanisms. 4. Agriculture\n and food security, including working within the humanitarian development nexus. 5.\n Sustainable management and use of natural resources, including water, forestry and\n land, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and localisation. 6. Private sector development\n and access to finance (MSMEs etc.). 7. Financing. incl. blended finance models and\n leveraging multilateral development banks; Guarantee schemes; Assignments related\n to support channelled through Impact Fund Denmark and Public Infrastructure Finance;\n Developing new and innovative instruments to accelerate impact investments. 8. Business\n development and enabling environment; Public-private partnerships and dialogue; Economic\n diplomacy; Employment generation; Insurance instruments; Trade, agriculture, and value-chain\n development; Market access. 9. Vocational training, incl. through links with the private\n sector. Within the defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include\n one or more of the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses.\n Political economy analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial\n management assessments, including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments\n including financial capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational\n assessments including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities\n for the implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding\n bilateral, multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development\n policy and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation\n of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
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Intern ID: 98ff48b9-42c4-46e5-a04b-413834f9b3bd
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3.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens hovedformål: Tjenesteydelser
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Primær klassifikation (cpv): 75211200 Tjenester vedrørende økonomisk hjælp til udlandet
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 71314000 Energi og hermed beslægtet virksomhed
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 77110000 Tjenesteydelser i forbindelse med landbrugsproduktion
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 77230000 Tjenesteydelser i forbindelse med skovbrug
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79212000 Revisionsvirksomhed
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311100 Udformning af undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311200 Rundspørgetjenester
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311300 Analyse af undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311400 Økonomisk undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79313000 Vurdering af resultater
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79410000 Virksomhedsrådgivning og administrativ rådgivning
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79421000 Projektstyring, undtagen bygge- og anlægsarbejder
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 80500000 Uddannelsestilbud
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 90710000 Miljøledelse
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3.1.2 Udførelsessted
Hvor som helst
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3.1.3 Varighed
Varighed: 4 År
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3.1.4 Værdi
Anslået værdi eksklusiv moms: 75.000.000 Dansk krone
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3.1.5 Generelle oplysninger
Udbuddet er omfattet af aftalen om offentlige udbud (GPA): ja
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Dette udbud er også egnet for små og mellemstore virksomheder (SMV'er): ja
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3.1.6 Tilbudsdokumenter
Adresse på udbudsdokumenterne: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/3a4cea8c-f9d4-46a9-a6f8-01dd08ba587d/publicMaterial\n ,
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3.1.8 Teknikker
Oplysninger om det dynamiske indkøbssystem:
Intet dynamisk indkøbssystem
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3.1.9 Yderligere oplysninger, mægling og gennemgang
Organisation med ansvar for klager: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Organisation, der leverer supplerende oplysninger om udbudsproceduren: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Organisation, der leverer yderligere oplysninger om klageprocedurerne: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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3.1 Del: PAR-0002
Titel: Lot 2: Governance, response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration,\n health and education
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Beskrivelse: Lot 2 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review\n of bilateral programmes and projects concerning governance, response to conflicts,\n forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education, including the following\n thematic sub-areas: 1. Conflict prevention, dialogue and mediation; Stabilisation,\n state-building and peacebuilding in conflict affected and fragile settings; Women,\n peace and security; Climate, peace and security; Counter terrorism and transnational\n organised crime; Maritime security; Security Sector Transformation & International\n Cooperation. 2. Migration management, protection of migrants, human smuggling and\n trafficking; Asylum systems, assisted voluntary return and re-integration. 3. Anti-corruption,\n decentralisation, public financial management, domestic resource mobilisation incl.\n fair tax systems and combating capital flight. 4. Rule of law, human rights and anti-torture;\n Democracy, including parliaments, digital democratisation, including mis- and disinformation;\n elections, media, and oversight mechanisms; Civil society development including grant\n mechanisms. 5. Gender, sexual and reproductive rights, inclusion of marginalised and\n excluded groups, including rights of indigenous peoples, religious minorities, LGBT+\n persons and people with disabilities. 6. Resilience and recovery in fragile, conflict\n and displacement situations, including engagements in support of improved access to\n services and livelihoods and social safety nets. 7. Health and education.Within the\n defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include one or more of\n the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses. Political economy\n analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial management assessments,\n including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments including financial\n capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational assessments\n including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities for the\n implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding bilateral,\n multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development policy\n and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation\n of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
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Intern ID: 9ec4848e-b103-43ee-b0ec-a8caedc9bc1c
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3.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens hovedformål: Tjenesteydelser
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Primær klassifikation (cpv): 75211200 Tjenester vedrørende økonomisk hjælp til udlandet
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79212000 Revisionsvirksomhed
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311000 Rundspørger
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311100 Udformning af undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311200 Rundspørgetjenester
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311300 Analyse af undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79311400 Økonomisk undersøgelse
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79330000 Statistiske tjenesteydelser
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79410000 Virksomhedsrådgivning og administrativ rådgivning
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79412000 Rådgivning i forbindelse med økonomisk forvaltning
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79421100 Tilsyn med projekter, undtagen bygge- og anlægsarbejder
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79421200 Projektering, undtagen bygge- og anlægsarbejder
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 79430000 Krisestyringstjenester
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Supplerende klassifikation (cpv): 80500000 Uddannelsestilbud
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3.1.2 Udførelsessted
Hvor som helst
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3.1.3 Varighed
Varighed: 4 År
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3.1.4 Værdi
Anslået værdi eksklusiv moms: 90.000.000 Dansk krone
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3.1.5 Generelle oplysninger
Udbuddet er omfattet af aftalen om offentlige udbud (GPA): ja
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Dette udbud er også egnet for små og mellemstore virksomheder (SMV'er): ja
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3.1.6 Tilbudsdokumenter
Adresse på udbudsdokumenterne: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/3a4cea8c-f9d4-46a9-a6f8-01dd08ba587d/publicMaterial\n ,
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3.1.8 Teknikker
Oplysninger om det dynamiske indkøbssystem:
Intet dynamisk indkøbssystem
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3.1.9 Yderligere oplysninger, mægling og gennemgang
Organisation med ansvar for klager: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Organisation, der leverer supplerende oplysninger om udbudsproceduren: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Organisation, der leverer yderligere oplysninger om klageprocedurerne: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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8 Organisationer
8.1 ORG-0001
Officielt navn: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
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Registreringsnummer: 43271911
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Afdeling: Evaluation, Learning, and Quality (LÆRING)
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Postadresse: Asiatisk Plads 2  
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By: Copenhagen
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Postnummer: 1448
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Landsdel (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Land: Danmark
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Enhed: Kimiko H. I. Pedersen
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E-mail: kimipe@um.dk
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Telefon: +45 33 92 00 00
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Internetadresse: https://um.dk/en/danida
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Andre kontaktpunkter:
Officielt navn: Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Postadresse: Gdanskgade 18  
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By: Nordhavn
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Postnummer: 2150
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Landsdel (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Land: Danmark
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Enhed: Carsten Sommer Andersen
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E-mail: CSA@bechbruun.com
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Telefon: +45 7227 0000
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Internetadresse: https://www.bechbruun.com/
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Denne organisations roller:
Køber
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Organisation, der leverer supplerende oplysninger om udbudsproceduren
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8.1 ORG-0002
Officielt navn: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Registreringsnummer: 37795526
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Postadresse: Toldboden 2  
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By: Viborg
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Postnummer: 8800
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Landsdel (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
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Land: Danmark
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E-mail: klfu@naevneneshus.dk
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Telefon: +45 72405600
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Internetadresse: https://naevneneshus.dk/start-din-klage/klagenaevnet-for-udbud/
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Denne organisations roller:
Organisation med ansvar for klager
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8.1 ORG-0003
Officielt navn: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Registreringsnummer: 10294819
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Postadresse: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35  
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By: Valby
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Postnummer: 2500
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Landsdel (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Land: Danmark
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E-mail: kfst@kfst.dk
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Telefon: +45 41715000
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Internetadresse: https://www.kfst.dk
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Denne organisations roller:
Organisation, der leverer yderligere oplysninger om klageprocedurerne
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8.1 ORG-0004
Officielt navn: Mercell Holding ASA
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Registreringsnummer: 980921565
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Postadresse: Askekroken 11  
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By: Oslo
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Postnummer: 0277
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Landsdel (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
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Land: Norge
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Enhed: eSender
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E-mail: publication@mercell.com
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Telefon: +47 21018800
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Fax: +47 21018801
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Internetadresse: http://mercell.com/
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Denne organisations roller:
TED eSender
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10 Ændring
Udgave af den foregående bekendtgørelse, der skal ændres: c1cc6dbc-63bd-481a-901b-942954a14035-01
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Hovedårsagen til ændringen: Berigtigelse – køber
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Beskrivelse: The MFA has updated the link to the address of the preliminary market consultation\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab).
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10.1 Ændring
Afsnitsidentifikator: PROCEDURE
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Oplysninger om bekendtgørelsen
Bekendtgørelsens ID: 007abe04-b429-4d5f-9a66-e8b4ff6dd3d8 - 01
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Formulartype: Planlægning
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Bekendtgørelsestype: Forhåndsmeddelelse eller vejledende periodisk bekendtgørelse, der kun er anvendt til informationsformål
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Afsendelsesdato for bekendtgørelsen: 02-09-2026 08:59 +00:00
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Dato for afsendelse af bekendtgørelsen (eSender): 02-09-2026 09:09 +00:00
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Bekendtgørelsens officielle sprog: engelsk 
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Bekendtgørelsesnummer: 00609070-2026
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EUT-S-nummer: 170/2026
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Offentliggørelsesdato: 03-09-2026
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Den påtænkte dato for offentliggørelse af en udbudsbekendtgørelse inden for denne procedure: 30-09-2026
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1 Buyer
1.1 Buyer
Official name: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
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Legal type of the buyer: Central government authority
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Activity of the contracting authority: Economic affairs
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Title: Consultancy framework agreement for formulation, appraisal and review of Danish development\n cooperation programmes and projects
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Description: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) is in the process of streamlining\n the management of its development cooperation. Part of this effort concerns the simplification\n of the procurement process of key consultancy services relating to development cooperation.\n Consultancy contracts are currently procured individually by the case worker responsible\n for the programme or project. Case workers are MFA staff from MFA services at home\n in Copenhagen and abroad. In the procurement of individual contracts, they are responsible\n for the choice of procurement modality, the planning, preparation and management of\n the tender and contracting process. This process is often lengthy, and can have implications\n on programme and project timelines. Moreover, the fragmentation of the process makes\n it difficult to use the feedback from case workers on the fulfilment of the assignments.\n This makes it challenging to harvest learning from past performance and ensure a sustained\n quality of services. It is in this context that the MFA wishes to consolidate the\n procurement of consultancy services through a framework agreement with multiple contractors.\n The streamlining of the management of Danish development cooperation entailed a revision\n of the Danida – Aid Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/). This foresees a delegation\n of key tasks to external consultants, primarily appraisals, and thereby an expected\n rise in the number of consultancy services to be requested. It is therefore an opportune\n time to seek a more streamlined procurement process of consultancy services. AMGs\n contain the policies, guidelines, and tools for the MFA’s development cooperation\n assistance. They cover different forms of Danish development cooperation modalities.\n The AMG’s Bilateral Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/guidelines-for-programmes-projects-country-strategic-frameworks-and-hard-earmarked-multilat-support)\n and Financial Management Guidelines (https://amg.um.dk/bilateral-cooperation/financial-management)\n constitute the basic set of procedures for all Danish bilateral development cooperation.\n The guidelines outline the processes and requirements for the preparation, formulation,\n quality assurance, approval, implementation, completion and closure of Danish bilateral\n programmes and projects. The framework agreement is expected to solely cover bilateral\n development cooperation programmes and projects designed and implemented by Denmark.\n Therefore, the expected scope of work of consultancy services solely pertains to Official\n Development Aid (ODA) funds. The framework agreement is also expected to be divided\n into two lots. Under each lot, the MFA expects to conclude a framework agreement with\n between three to seven contractor to establish the terms governing contracts to be\n awarded during the term of the framework agreement, specifically the terms for award\n of contracts with/without reopening of competition amongst the contractors on the\n framework agreement. The expected lots reflect the thematic areas and priorities of\n Denmark’s Strategy for Development Cooperation: Lot 1: Climate change, environment,\n private sector development, enabling environment and financing. Lot 2: Governance,\n response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education.\n Each lot is expected to require the provision of the following services pertaining\n to the design and implementation phases of bilateral development cooperation programmes,\n namely: Formulation of bilateral programmes and projects. This may include preparatory\n work in the formulation process if and as needed. Appraisal of the design of bilateral\n programmes and projects as a quality assurance milestone prior to approval. This includes\n external appraisals and early appraisals of larger or high-risk programmes/projects.\n Review of bilateral programmes and projects under implementation. This can span inception,\n midterm and technical reviews as part of the MFA unit’s monitoring and reporting cycle.\n The estimated values of the procurement and the lots are preliminary estimates.
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Internal identifier: bc3652c0-1c48-4b7e-9c88-ed9348e4305e
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2.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
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Main classification (cpv): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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2.1.2 Place of performance
Anywhere
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Additional information: The framework agreement is expected to cover all the geographic areas where Danish\n bilateral programmes and projects are being designed and implemented. The services\n will as a general rule entail travel to these areas, and for some assignments include\n high-risk countries and regions that require security arrangements. The constractors\n are expected to have security measures and procedures in place regarding travel to\n fragile and conflict affected context.
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2.1.3 Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 165.000.000 Danish krone
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2.1.4 General information
Additional information: Before publication of the contract notice and start of the procurement procedure,\n the MFA will conduct a preliminary market consultation with a view to preparing the\n procurement documents and informing economic operators of the expected requirements,\n ensuring they are aligned with market practices and expectations. The MFA will make\n the draft procurement documents publicly available on 3 September 2026 at the following\n address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will also\n conduct an information meeting on 9 September 2026 at 13:00 CET at Bech-Bruun Law\n Firm in Copenhagen (please see the address in section 8.1. of the notice). The information\n meeting may also be attended online (please register to receive a link to the meeting).\n Market participants can also send written comments and suggest changes until 21 September\n 2026 at 8:00 CET at the following address: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/030615e4-e88f-4533-8325-b8bbafcf5a91/rfiHomepage\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab). The MFA will ensure\n that advice from the preliminary market consultation does not have the effect of distorting\n competition nor result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and\n transparency. For registration to the information meeting on 9 September 2026, please\n contact Carsten Sommer Andersen from Bech-Bruun Law Firm on e-mail: CSA@bechbruun.com.
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Legal basis:
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Directive 2014/24/EU
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https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/116 - The procurement procedure is governed by Danish law and the rules applicable hereunder,\n specifically the Danish Public Procurement Act.
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3 Part
3.1 Part: PAR-0001
Title: • Lot 1: Climate change, environment, private sector development, enabling environment\n and financing
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Description: Lot 1 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review\n of bilateral programmes and projects concerning climate change, environment, private\n sector development, enabling environment and financing, including the following thematic\n sub-areas: 1. Climate mitigation; renewable energy and energy efficiency. 2. Climate\n adaptation and green inclusive growth. 3. Climate finance mechanisms. 4. Agriculture\n and food security, including working within the humanitarian development nexus. 5.\n Sustainable management and use of natural resources, including water, forestry and\n land, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and localisation. 6. Private sector development\n and access to finance (MSMEs etc.). 7. Financing. incl. blended finance models and\n leveraging multilateral development banks; Guarantee schemes; Assignments related\n to support channelled through Impact Fund Denmark and Public Infrastructure Finance;\n Developing new and innovative instruments to accelerate impact investments. 8. Business\n development and enabling environment; Public-private partnerships and dialogue; Economic\n diplomacy; Employment generation; Insurance instruments; Trade, agriculture, and value-chain\n development; Market access. 9. Vocational training, incl. through links with the private\n sector. Within the defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include\n one or more of the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses.\n Political economy analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial\n management assessments, including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments\n including financial capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational\n assessments including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities\n for the implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding\n bilateral, multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development\n policy and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation\n of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
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Internal identifier: 98ff48b9-42c4-46e5-a04b-413834f9b3bd
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3.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
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Main classification (cpv): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
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Additional classification (cpv): 71314000 Energy and related services
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Additional classification (cpv): 77110000 Services incidental to agricultural production
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Additional classification (cpv): 77230000 Services incidental to forestry
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Additional classification (cpv): 79212000 Auditing services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311100 Survey design services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311200 Survey conduction services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311300 Survey analysis services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311400 Economic research services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79313000 Performance review services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79410000 Business and management consultancy services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
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Additional classification (cpv): 80500000 Training services
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Additional classification (cpv): 90710000 Environmental management
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3.1.2 Place of performance
Anywhere
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3.1.3 Duration
Duration: 4 Year
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3.1.4 Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 75.000.000 Danish krone
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3.1.5 General information
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
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This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): yes
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3.1.6 Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/3a4cea8c-f9d4-46a9-a6f8-01dd08ba587d/publicMaterial\n ,
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3.1.8 Techniques
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
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3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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3.1 Part: PAR-0002
Title: Lot 2: Governance, response to conflicts, forced displacement, irregular migration,\n health and education
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Description: Lot 2 includes consultancy services concerning the formulation, appraisal and review\n of bilateral programmes and projects concerning governance, response to conflicts,\n forced displacement, irregular migration, health and education, including the following\n thematic sub-areas: 1. Conflict prevention, dialogue and mediation; Stabilisation,\n state-building and peacebuilding in conflict affected and fragile settings; Women,\n peace and security; Climate, peace and security; Counter terrorism and transnational\n organised crime; Maritime security; Security Sector Transformation & International\n Cooperation. 2. Migration management, protection of migrants, human smuggling and\n trafficking; Asylum systems, assisted voluntary return and re-integration. 3. Anti-corruption,\n decentralisation, public financial management, domestic resource mobilisation incl.\n fair tax systems and combating capital flight. 4. Rule of law, human rights and anti-torture;\n Democracy, including parliaments, digital democratisation, including mis- and disinformation;\n elections, media, and oversight mechanisms; Civil society development including grant\n mechanisms. 5. Gender, sexual and reproductive rights, inclusion of marginalised and\n excluded groups, including rights of indigenous peoples, religious minorities, LGBT+\n persons and people with disabilities. 6. Resilience and recovery in fragile, conflict\n and displacement situations, including engagements in support of improved access to\n services and livelihoods and social safety nets. 7. Health and education.Within the\n defined themes of the lot, the delivery of the services may include one or more of\n the following sub-services/outputs spanning: Stakeholder analyses. Political economy\n analyses. Scoping, analyses and mapping studies. Budget and financial management assessments,\n including risk assessment, anti-corruption etc. Partner assessments including financial\n capacity assessment as and if needed. Institutional and organisational assessments\n including financial monitoring visits. Assessment of different modalities for the\n implementation of the programme or project, including considerations regarding bilateral,\n multilateral, multi-bi, trust funds, third party implementers, EU development policy\n and instruments, including the Global Gateway / Team Europe initiative. Preparation\n of Call for Proposal and tender documentation required for programme and project formulation.
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Internal identifier: 9ec4848e-b103-43ee-b0ec-a8caedc9bc1c
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3.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
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Main classification (cpv): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79212000 Auditing services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311000 Survey services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311100 Survey design services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311200 Survey conduction services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311300 Survey analysis services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79311400 Economic research services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79330000 Statistical services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79410000 Business and management consultancy services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
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Additional classification (cpv): 79421100 Project-supervision services other than for construction work
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Additional classification (cpv): 79421200 Project-design services other than for construction work
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Additional classification (cpv): 79430000 Crisis management services
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Additional classification (cpv): 80500000 Training services
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3.1.2 Place of performance
Anywhere
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3.1.3 Duration
Duration: 4 Year
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3.1.4 Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 90.000.000 Danish krone
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3.1.5 General information
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
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This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): yes
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3.1.6 Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/3a4cea8c-f9d4-46a9-a6f8-01dd08ba587d/publicMaterial\n ,
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3.1.8 Techniques
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
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3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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8 Organisations
8.1 ORG-0001
Official name: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
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Registration number: 43271911
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Department: Evaluation, Learning, and Quality (LÆRING)
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Postal address: Asiatisk Plads 2  
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Town: Copenhagen
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Postcode: 1448
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Kimiko H. I. Pedersen
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Email: kimipe@um.dk
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Telephone: +45 33 92 00 00
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Internet address: https://um.dk/en/danida
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Other contact points:
Official name: Bech-Bruun Law Firm
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Postal address: Gdanskgade 18  
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Town: Nordhavn
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Postcode: 2150
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Carsten Sommer Andersen
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Email: CSA@bechbruun.com
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Telephone: +45 7227 0000
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Internet address: https://www.bechbruun.com/
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Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
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Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
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8.1 ORG-0002
Official name: Klagenævnet for Udbud
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Registration number: 37795526
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Postal address: Toldboden 2  
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Town: Viborg
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Postcode: 8800
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestjylland (DK041)
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Country: Denmark
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Email: klfu@naevneneshus.dk
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Telephone: +45 72405600
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Internet address: https://naevneneshus.dk/start-din-klage/klagenaevnet-for-udbud/
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Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
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8.1 ORG-0003
Official name: Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
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Registration number: 10294819
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Postal address: Carl Jacobsens Vej 35  
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Town: Valby
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Postcode: 2500
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Country: Denmark
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Email: kfst@kfst.dk
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Telephone: +45 41715000
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Internet address: https://www.kfst.dk
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Roles of this organisation:
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
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8.1 ORG-0004
Official name: Mercell Holding ASA
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Registration number: 980921565
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Postal address: Askekroken 11  
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Town: Oslo
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Postcode: 0277
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
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Country: Norway
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Contact point: eSender
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Email: publication@mercell.com
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Telephone: +47 21018800
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Fax: +47 21018801
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Internet address: http://mercell.com/
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Roles of this organisation:
TED eSender
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10 Change
Version of the previous notice to be changed: c1cc6dbc-63bd-481a-901b-942954a14035-01
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Main reason for change: Buyer correction
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Description: The MFA has updated the link to the address of the preliminary market consultation\n (can also be reached by following the link in section 3.1.6. of the notice and pressing\n the “Show Request for Information” button on the “Welcome” tab).
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10.1 Change
Section identifier: PROCEDURE
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Notice information
Notice identifier/version: 007abe04-b429-4d5f-9a66-e8b4ff6dd3d8 - 01
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Form type: Planning
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Notice type: Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
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Notice dispatch date: 02-09-2026 08:59 +00:00
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Notice dispatch date (eSender): 02-09-2026 09:09 +00:00
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Languages in which this notice is officially available: English 
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Notice publication number: 00609070-2026
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OJ S issue number: 170/2026
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Publication date: 03-09-2026
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Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure: 30-09-2026
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