Expert services in education related to developing countries (DPS)

The Finnish National Agency for Education is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which covers the provision of expertise and technical support in the education sector, with a particular focus on services related to developing countries and emerging markets. The assignments tendered through this DPS may include, for example: • …

CPV: 73000000 Forsknings- og udviklingsvirksomhed og hermed beslægtet konsulentvirksomhed, 72212931 Udvikling af programmel til uddannelsesformål, 72224000 Konsulentvirksomhed i forbindelse med projektstyring, 73200000 Konsulentvirksomhed inden for forskning og udvikling, 75112100 Administrative tjenester vedrørende udviklingsprojekter, 75121000 Administrative tjenester på uddannelsesområdet, 79300000 Markedsundersøgelser og økonomiske konsekvensanalyser, rundspørger og statistikker, 79400000 Virksomhedsrådgivning og administrativ rådgivning samt beslægtede tjenesteydelser, 79421200 Projektering, undtagen bygge- og anlægsarbejder, 80500000 Uddannelsestilbud
Henrettelsessted:
Expert services in education related to developing countries (DPS)
Tildelende organ:
Finnish National Agency for Education
Tildelingsnummer:
OPH-4048-2025

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Finnish National Agency for Education
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Expert services in education related to developing countries (DPS)
Description : The Finnish National Agency for Education is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which covers the provision of expertise and technical support in the education sector, with a particular focus on services related to developing countries and emerging markets. The assignments tendered through this DPS may include, for example: • expert advice and support to EDUFI and to developing country ministries and organizations in development of education, • conducting analytical studies, reviews and evaluations • drafting and updating policy guidelines and other documentation, • designing and supporting the developing of action/project plans, • organizing and delivering training and capacity building sessions. Below is a list of the major work that included in the DPS, but not limited to: • externally funded projects of the Finnish National Agency for Education, such as Team Europe Initiatives - The Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA) which supports teacher education and teacher professional development in Sub-Saharan Africa, including providing Technical Assistance to ministries of education. - Opportunity-Driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET) which provides targeted support to (re)orient existing or planned sector-specific skills and VET interventions in partner countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Technical Assistance. • and other similar work of the Finnish National Agency for Education The scope and subject-matter of the DPS is described in more detail particularly in annex 1 "Subject-matter of the DPS". The DPS covers implementation of project work during 2025-2030 period. TOTAL VALUE The estimated total value of the Dynamic Procurement System is up to 8 000 000 euros (excluding VAT).
Procedure identifier : 63cbd5a1-73df-4673-a787-bfc2301fec90
Internal identifier : OPH-4048-2025
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : Please refer to the annex 1, section "Mini competition within the DPS".

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212931 Training software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75112100 Administrative development project services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75121000 Administrative educational services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79300000 Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421200 Project-design services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80500000 Training services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 8 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Expert services in education related to developing countries (DPS)
Description : The Finnish National Agency for Education is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which covers the provision of expertise and technical support in the education sector, with a particular focus on services related to developing countries and emerging markets. The assignments tendered through this DPS may include, for example: • expert advice and support to EDUFI and to developing country ministries and organizations in development of education, • conducting analytical studies, reviews and evaluations • drafting and updating policy guidelines and other documentation, • designing and supporting the developing of action/project plans, • organizing and delivering training and capacity building sessions. Below is a list of the major work that included in the DPS, but not limited to: • externally funded projects of the Finnish National Agency for Education, such as Team Europe Initiatives - The Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA) which supports teacher education and teacher professional development in Sub-Saharan Africa, including providing Technical Assistance to ministries of education. - Opportunity-Driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET) which provides targeted support to (re)orient existing or planned sector-specific skills and VET interventions in partner countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Technical Assistance. • and other similar work of the Finnish National Agency for Education The scope and subject-matter of the DPS is described in more detail particularly in annex 1 "Subject-matter of the DPS". The DPS covers implementation of project work during 2025-2030 period. TOTAL VALUE The estimated total value of the Dynamic Procurement System is up to 8 000 000 euros (excluding VAT).
Internal identifier : OPH-4048-2025

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212931 Training software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75112100 Administrative development project services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75121000 Administrative educational services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79300000 Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421200 Project-design services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80500000 Training services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 03/09/2025
Duration end date : 31/12/2030

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 8 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially 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
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 333342-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Social objective promoted : Human rights due diligence in global supply chains, Fair working conditions

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 5

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : The award criteria used in the mini competition under the DPS are described in the annex 1 "Subject-matter of the DPS".
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : The award criteria used in the mini competition under the DPS are described in the annex 1 "Subject-matter of the DPS".

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 30/11/2030 22:00 +00:00

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 requests to participate : 31/12/2030 21:59 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
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 :
Dynamic purchasing system, only usable by buyers listed in this notice

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Markkinaoikeus
Information about review deadlines : For each mini competition.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Finnish National Agency for Education

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Markkinaoikeus
Registration number : 3006157-6
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Finnish National Agency for Education
Registration number : 2769790-1
Postal address : Hakaniemenranta 6
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00530
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : Finnish National Agency for Education
Telephone : +358 295331000
Internet address : http://www.oph.fi/en
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1a
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : 029 55 636 30
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 88077dc5-5f01-4977-897f-a8231b863760-01
Main reason for change : Buyer correction
Description : The contracting authority has corrected the errors in Annex B Reference form. "Annex B Reference form" is replaced by "Annex B Reference form_Corrected".

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 3b821871-df6a-4b27-9ed9-32bb7f1144b6 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 15/09/2025 11:43 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 15/09/2025 11:43 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00603558-2025
OJ S issue number : 177/2025
Publication date : 16/09/2025