Evaluation of the implementation of a plan for stepping-up against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028)

The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services would like to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the stepping-up plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028). The escalation plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028) Security for all, has been prepared by nine …

CPV: 73000000 Usluge na području istraživanja i razvoja i s tim povezane usluge savjetovanja, 73200000 Usluge savjetovanja na području istraživanja i razvoja, 73210000 Usluge savjetovanja na području istraživanja, 73220000 Usluge savjetovanja na području razvoja
rok:
9. lipnja 2025. 10:00
vrsta roka:
nadmetanje
mjesto izvršenja:
Evaluation of the implementation of a plan for stepping-up against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028)
registar:
Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet
nagradni broj:
24/5297

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Evaluation of the implementation of a plan for stepping-up against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028)
Description : The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services would like to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the stepping-up plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028). The escalation plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028) Security for all, has been prepared by nine ministries led by the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services. The plan contains 122 measures within five areas of effort: 1) Cooperation and coordination, 2) Prevention, 3) Assistance and protection, 4) Prosecution and 5) Violence and abuse in Sámi communities. The evaluation shall provide knowledge on to what degree and how the measures in the stepping-up plan and their implementation contribute to achieving the government's goal of creating a safe society for everyone, without violence and abuse against children and domestic violence. The results of the evaluation will be part of the knowledge basis for the further development of the policy in this area. It is a prerequisite that the tenderer possesses knowledge of violence and child abuse and domestic violence. The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services requests that the tenderer proposes a method for the work itself. The Ministry would like to start the project as soon as possible and immediately after signing of the contract. The first sub-report shall be submitted to the Ministry by 15 May 2027. The final report shall be submitted to the Ministry by 30 June 2029 at the latest. The final delivery deadline for the contract is 30 June 2029. The estimated value of the procurement is from NOK 2.8 million excluding VAT (NOK 3.5 million including VAT) to NOK 3.2 excluding VAT (NOK 4 million including VAT). The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery.
Procedure identifier : f956350c-0842-46ae-93f6-0c0f26f7eb5e
Internal identifier : 24/5297
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 ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73220000 Development consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 3 200 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Corruption : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a enforceable verdict has been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, Involving European Communities or European Union Member States (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Fraud : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisation : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Grave professional misconduct : Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting the Contracting Authority's decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Business activities are suspended : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Bankruptcy : Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Arrangement with creditors : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Insolvency : Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Evaluation of the implementation of a plan for stepping-up against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028)
Description : The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services would like to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the stepping-up plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028). The escalation plan against violence and child abuse and domestic violence (2024-2028) Security for all, has been prepared by nine ministries led by the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services. The plan contains 122 measures within five areas of effort: 1) Cooperation and coordination, 2) Prevention, 3) Assistance and protection, 4) Prosecution and 5) Violence and abuse in Sámi communities. The evaluation shall provide knowledge on to what degree and how the measures in the stepping-up plan and their implementation contribute to achieving the government's goal of creating a safe society for everyone, without violence and abuse against children and domestic violence. The results of the evaluation will be part of the knowledge basis for the further development of the policy in this area. It is a prerequisite that the tenderer possesses knowledge of violence and child abuse and domestic violence. The Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services requests that the tenderer proposes a method for the work itself. The Ministry would like to start the project as soon as possible and immediately after signing of the contract. The first sub-report shall be submitted to the Ministry by 15 May 2027. The final report shall be submitted to the Ministry by 30 June 2029 at the latest. The final delivery deadline for the contract is 30 June 2029. The estimated value of the procurement is from NOK 2.8 million excluding VAT (NOK 3.5 million including VAT) to NOK 3.2 excluding VAT (NOK 4 million including VAT). The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery.
Internal identifier : 24/5297

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 ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73220000 Development consultancy services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 08/07/2025
Duration end date : 30/06/2029

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 3 200 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : Enrolment in a relevant professional register
Description : • Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate or printout from the Register of Entities for non-registration obliged individual companies. • Foreign companies: Confirmation that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the company is established. The confirmation can be delivered in writing or with reference to BRIS.
Criterion : References on specified services
Description : Tenderers shall have experience with assignments that have included: - The theme of violence and child abuse - The theme of violence in close relationships -Evaluations Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer's up to three most relevant assignments in the last three years. The descriptions must also include the contract value, date and name of the recipient (if possible).

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 09/06/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 37 Week
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
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 : Oslo Tingrett -
Information about review deadlines : In accordance with law and regulations.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet
Registration number : 972417831
Postal address : Gullhaug Torg 4A
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0484
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Frode Alexander Igesund
Telephone : +47 22249090
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo Tingrett
Registration number : 926725939
Postal address : Postboks 2106 Vika
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 22035200
Internet address : http://www.domstol.no/otir
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 42a40872-13ad-4ce9-b95a-a6006c277946 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/05/2025 13:39 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/05/2025 14:02 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00297992-2025
OJ S issue number : 89/2025
Publication date : 08/05/2025