81317845-Capacity Development on Education Governance and Management in Lebanon

This contract supports the GIZ project "Governance in the Education Sector in Lebanon (EDU GOV)," commissioned by BMZ. The project aims to strengthen decentralized, digital, and gender-responsive education management in Lebanon. The contract focuses on Output 2: enhancing the capacities of MEHE, 4 REOs, and 9 public schools in education …

CPV: 79411100 Консултантски услуги по развитие на стопанската дейност
Краен срок:
Юли 24, 2025, обяд
Вид на крайния срок:
Подаване на оферта
Място на изпълнение:
81317845-Capacity Development on Education Governance and Management in Lebanon
Издаващ орган:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Номер на наградата:
81317845

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : 81317845-Capacity Development on Education Governance and Management in Lebanon
Description : This contract supports the GIZ project "Governance in the Education Sector in Lebanon (EDU GOV)," commissioned by BMZ. The project aims to strengthen decentralized, digital, and gender-responsive education management in Lebanon. The contract focuses on Output 2: enhancing the capacities of MEHE, 4 REOs, and 9 public schools in education governance, planning, communication, leadership, and gender equality. Work Package 1: Conduct a gender-responsive needs assessment of education stakeholders to identify training gaps and priorities. Work Package 2: Design and deliver training via Training of Trainers or direct implementation on topics like leadership, crisis governance, and digital tools. Work Package 3: Provide on-the-job coaching, with a focus on female leadership. The contract supports EDU GOV"s goals of inclusive, resilient, and digital education governance.
Procedure identifier : a5d9caf9-3db6-4a45-9d03-3c6150923aa4
Internal identifier : 81317845
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79411100 Business development consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Lebanon
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YT06B78LR All communication takes place in English via communication tool in the project area of the procurement portal.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
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2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Breaching of obligations set under purely national exclusion grounds : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Participation in a criminal organisation : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Money laundering or terrorist financing : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Fraud : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Corruption : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Insolvency : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Assets being administered by liquidator : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Business activities are suspended : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Grave professional misconduct : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : 81317845-Capacity Development on Education Governance and Management in Lebanon
Description : This consultancy is part of the GIZ project "Governance in the Education Sector in Lebanon (EDU GOV)," funded by BMZ. The project aims to improve decentralized and digital education governance in Lebanon by enhancing institutional capacities, communication structures, and promoting gender-responsive governance. Focus: The consultancy falls under Output 2, which emphasizes gender-responsive, target group-specific capacity development in education governance. Objective: Contribute to the module goal: improved decentralized, digital governance in Lebanon"s education system. Key Indicator: 84 out of 120 participants from educational institutions (21 men) confirmed that training improved communication and decentralized management efficiency. Output 2 Indicators: - One gender-responsive capacity development needs analysis completed in collaboration with MEHE, 4 REOs, 9 schools, and other stakeholders. - 120 people (30 men) complete MEHE-certified training aligned with institutional and gender-transformative goals. - Reference to earlier training (20 participants) under GIZ SUFA project (2019-2024). Work Packages: 1. Needs Analysis (WP1): - Conduct an analysis of gender-responsive capacity needs at MEHE, 4 REOs, and 9 public schools. - Focus areas: leadership, crisis-responsive management, administration, communication, digital skills, and gender equality. - Gender-responsive: considers specific needs of men and women, especially in leadership roles. - Crisis-responsive: addresses risks like conflict, unrest, and climate change. - Coordination with stakeholders; MEHE selects participants; minimum of 2 participants per REO and school. 2. Capacity Development Implementation (WP2): - Design and deliver training based on WP1 findings. - Two delivery options: a) Training of Trainers (ToT): Identify and train master trainers to cascade knowledge. b) Direct Training: Contractor delivers sessions directly. - Topics: change management, inclusive leadership, crisis-responsive governance, digital tools, equity. - Responsibilities include tool development, interactive methods, and outcome monitoring. - All materials must align with MEHE standards and be approved by MEHE (or CERD for schools). 3. On-the-Job Coaching (WP3): - Provide tailored coaching to MEHE, REO, and school staff, focusing on applying learned skills. - Coaching includes one-on-one sessions, observational support, feedback, and hands-on help. - Special focus on encouraging female leadership and supporting gender equity. - Coaching is to be practical, role-specific, and responsive to real-time challenges.
Internal identifier : 81317845

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79411100 Business development consultancy services
Options :
Description of the options : GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Lebanon
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 15/10/2025
Duration end date : 30/04/2027

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

5.1.6 General information

The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Tender requirement
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes
Additional information : #Besonders auch geeignet für:other-sme#

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : Reduction of environmental impacts
Description : Climate protection
Aim of strategic procurement : Fulfilment of social objectives
Description : Gender equality
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Climate change mitigation, Pollution prevention and control
Social objective promoted : Gender equality

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : References on specified services
Description : EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): At least 4 references in the technical field of education reform in the last 3 years that had a minimum commission value of EUR 500.000,00 (exclusion criterion). At least 2 references in the region of Western Asia in the technical field of education reform in the last 3 years that had a minimum commission value of EUR 500.000,00 (exclusion criterion).
Criterion : Average yearly turnover
Description : EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 500.000,00 EUR
Criterion : Average yearly manpower
Description : EN-C2: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 10 persons
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Angebot; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin. 2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG, EU-Russia sanctions 3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 15/07/2025 23:59 +02:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 24/07/2025 12:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 144 Day
Information that can be supplemented after the submission deadline :
At the discretion of the buyer, some missing tenderer-related documents may be submitted later.
Additional information : GIZ asks the applicant or bidder to submit, complete or correct documents, within the framework laid down by law.
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 24/07/2025 12:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents. Supporting documents: - EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (To be submitted with by means of self-declaration): 1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin. 2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG, EU-Russia sanctions 3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Vergabekammern des Bundes -
Information about review deadlines : According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as 1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected, 2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice. 3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, 4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint. Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Registration number : 993-80072-52
Postal address : Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5
Town : Eschborn
Postcode : 65760
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Main-Taunus-Kreis ( DE71A )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 619679
Fax : +49 6196791115
Internet address : https://www.giz.de
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Vergabekammern des Bundes
Registration number : 022894990
Postal address : Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 16
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53113
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 2289499-0
Fax : +49 2289499-163
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf (in Verantwortung des Beschaffungsamts des BMI)
Registration number : 0204:994-DOEVD-83
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53119
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49228996100
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : f217b2d3-62ce-4754-a09d-64e14399119d - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 23/06/2025 13:06 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00409828-2025
OJ S issue number : 119/2025
Publication date : 25/06/2025