Purpose of the contract
The ALDE Party is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to support the development and enhancement of our teams. In view of our strategic outlook for the next three years, towards the 2029 European elections, we are aiming to advance our organization’s strategy, for which ALDE Party will offer a three-year service contract.
In order to facilitate the best possible service provider on each of the services required, the tender is divided in lots.
This tender comprises the following two (2) lots:
- Lot 1: Political consultancy services (maximum total estimated value of the lot is 180.000€ based on an indicative annual expenditure of 60.000€ excl. VAT).
- Lot 2: Female political empowerment services (maximum total estimated value of the lot is 114.000€ based on an indicative annual expenditure of 38.000€ excl. VAT).
The specific services required, as well as the nature and duration of the contract for each lot, are described in detail in the corresponding sections of the call for tender. The list is not exhaustive, however and may be adjusted at any point to conform to the Organisation’s evolving needs. Tenderers may submit a tender for one or more lots. The lots are independent of each other. Any offer proposing a rate higher than the maximum rate specified in this Call for Tender will be considered non-compliant and will not be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee.
Nature and duration of the contract
Lot I – Political services
A framework contract (FWC) establishes a mechanism for future repetitive purchases by the contracting authority (ALDE Party) to be awarded in the form of order forms. Actual implementation and budgetary commitment will be executed through the issuance Order Forms during the contractual period.
The Contracting Authority guarantees a minimum workload commitment of 60 days per calendar year.
The framework contract will be concluded for an initial duration of twelve (12) months, with an expected start date of September 2026. The actual commencement of services may occur later than the expected start date, depending on operational requirements and the availability of the contractor.
Contracts may be renewed for up to two (2) additional years, on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance by the contractor and the availability of budgetary resources. The stated start date is indicative and does not guarantee the precise timing of service requests.
For Lot 1, this procedure will result in the award of 1 framework contract.
Lot II - Female political empowerment services
A framework contract (FWC) establishes a mechanism for future repetitive purchases by the contracting authority (ALDE Party) to be awarded in the form of order forms. Actual implementation and budgetary commitment will be executed through the issuance Order Forms during the contractual period.
The Contracting Authority guarantees a minimum workload commitment of 40 days per calendar year.
All framework contracts will be concluded for an initial duration of twelve (12) months, with an expected start date of September 2026. The actual commencement of services may occur earlier or later than the expected start date, depending on operational requirements and the availability of the contractor.
Contracts may be renewed for up to two (2) additional years, on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance by the contractor and the availability of budgetary resources. The stated start date is indicative and does not guarantee the precise timing of service requests.
For Lot 2, this procedure will result in the award of up to 2 framework contracts.
Maximum estimated value of the contract:
The total maximum estimated value of this procurement, covering all lots and the entire duration of the contracts, including any renewals and all potential assignments awarded under the framework agreements, is estimated at EUR 294.000€ (exclusive of VAT and travel expenses).
- Lot 1 - Political services: The total maximum estimated value of the lot is 180.000€ excluding VAT, based on an indicative annual expenditure of 60.000€ excl. VAT.
- Lot 2- Female political empowerment services: The total maximum estimated value of the lot is 114.000€ excluding VAT based on an indicative annual expenditure of 38.000€ excl. VAT.
Find all the information, including the purpose, nature, duration and estimated value of the contract, in the Tender Specifications document below.
Tenders must be submitted filled in and signed, by 17 July 2026 at 23:59 CET to Marco Cherif, Compliance and Finance Officer, at compliance@aldeparty.eu. The deadline for the selection of the tenderer is set by 19 August 2026.
For any questions regarding this call for tender (Lot 1), please contact Raphael Velez, Research and Campaigns Manager at rvelez@aldeparty.eu with the Compliance team in cc at compliance@aldeparty.eu.
For any questions regarding this call for tender (Lot 2), please contact Adam Vink, Alliance of Her Manager at avink@aldeparty.eu with the Compliance team in cc at compliance@aldeparty.eu.
No questions will be replied after the 3 July 2026.