Study on understanding and enabling postal microfinance capabilities. This call for tenders concerns the provision of consultancy services to the UPU for the conduct of a study tentatively entitled “Study on understanding and enabling postal microfinance capabilities” (hereinafter referred to as the “study”). The aim of the study is three-fold: a. Increase the knowledge and legitimacy around postal microfinance service options and models regulations available on the market in order to better scope and support designated operators through future technical assistance programs. b. Identify postal networks that demonstrate a real need and potential for technical assistance in deploying or scaling microfinance programs and the impacts this will deliver to designated operators, postal users, ecosystem partners and to the national digital access priority advancement. c. Demonstrate to the public and private sector the tangible social and financial inclusion value of supporting postal networks in deploying or scaling microfinance programs

EU future regulatory framework for Higher Airspace Operations (HAO): Study on civil Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) needs and capabilities in HAO & Study on Meteorology (MET) and space weather services for HAO-The tender includes the following two studies: Initial study on civil Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) needs and capabilities in HAO, incl. spectrum needs: This study shall analyse whether current civil CNS capabilities will still be functioning at higher altitudes (i.e. above controlled airspace) and whether they will be able to provide adequate services that are needed for higher airspace operations (e.g. high speed, long range, autonomy). The results will include the analysis, underline the limits and risks, propose possible alternative options and identify the need for regulatory amendments. Initial study on MET and space weather services for HAO : This study shall analyse the safety risks to HAO emanating from meteorological or space weather phenomena and assess whether the current MET capabilities and services, as well as current space weather services will be able to support HAO. It will propose alternative options or mitigation measures if possible, and identify necessary regulatory amendments.-WERT: 390 000,00 EUR

Study on the state of play of building permits for housing in the EU, and potential impact of implementing measures to streamline, shorten and digitalise the process - WERT: 200 000,00 EUR

European Commission

Frist: 15. September 2025

BlueInvest Platform- The purpose of this call for tender is to continue and further develop the BlueInvest Platform to assist in helping small enterprises to put innovative products and services from the blue economy on the market and increase investment in the sustainable blue economy in the EU. This will build on the existing work and will include: • matchmaking and community-building between investors and companies through events, pitching, animation of an on-line community and a project pipeline; • improving investment readiness of companies through activities such as coaching, mentoring and/or fundraising assistance; • supporting financial intermediaries/fund managers seeking to increase their investment in the Blue Economy and/or developing dedicated Blue Economy funds; • supporting regional or national acceleration efforts for the sustainable blue economy innovation; • promotion and outreach to key stakeholders and dissemination of results

Local Consultant Case Study Bolivia-- Honorarium up to 30 day rates (see ToR for details) - Travel Costs (see calculating sheet for details)-DEval is looking for a Local Consultant supporting the evaluation of the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Bolivia. The subject of the evaluation is the CPS as an instrument for civil conflict management since its foundation in 1999. The investigation period for the empirical study includes CPS projects that started or were already running in 2017 and extends until 2024. As part of the evaluation, DEval will conduct a case study in Bolivia between 15 November 2025 and 29 November 2025 and is looking for a Local Consultant to prepare, implement, and follow up on the case study on behalf of DEval. As described in the ToR, tasks will include organizing and recording interviews and focus group discussions in Bolivia and carrying out document/literature reviews, as well as managing the logistics as part of the case study.

Local Consultant Case Study Kenya-- Honorarium up to 30 day rates (see ToR for details) - Travel Costs (see calculating sheet for details)-DEval is looking for a Local Consultant supporting the evaluation of the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Kenya. The subject of the evaluation is the CPS as an instrument for civil conflict management since its foundation in 1999. The investigation period for the empirical study includes CPS projects that started or were already running in 2017 and extends until 2024. As part of the evaluation, DEval will conduct a case study in Kenya between 6 October 2025 and 19 October 2025 and is looking for a Local Consultant to prepare, implement, and follow up on the case study on behalf of DEval. As described in the ToR, tasks will include organizing and recording interviews and focus group discussions in Kenya and carrying out document/ literature reviews, as well as managing the logistics as part of the case study.

Global study: seamless carbon accounting for cross-border parcels-This call for tenders concerns the provision of consultancy services to the UPU for the development and con-duct of a study and report tentatively entitled “Global study: seamless carbon accounting for cross-border parcels”. This initiative is a response to growing demand from postal stakeholders – including major e‑commerce providers – for accurate estimates of the end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions associated with sending a single cross-border (international) parcel.

Union Postale Universelle

Frist: 19. September 2025

Fiscal Governance for Local Reconstruction and Recovery Program in Ukraine-This notice serves to inform interested parties about an upcoming tender for an Implementing Agency for the Fiscal Governance for Local Reconstruction and Recovery Program in Ukraine. This program aims to strengthen capacities of selected Ukrainian cities to raise and effectively manage public finances, which is crucial groundwork for recovery and reconstruction. It contains preliminary information that may be subject to adjustments in the tender. The publication of the tender on SIMAP is expected in mid July 2025.

Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO

Frist: 05. September 2025

Local Consultant Case Study Sri Lanka- Honorarium up to 30 day rates (see ToR for details) - Travel Costs (see calculating sheet for details)-DEval is looking for a Local Consultant supporting the evaluation of the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Sri Lanka. The subject of the evaluation is the CPS as an instrument for civil conflict management since its foundation in 1999. The investigation period for the empirical study includes CPS projects that started or were already running in 2017 and extends until 2024. As part of the evaluation, DEval will conduct a case study in Sri Lanka between 9 November 2025 and 22 November 2025 and is looking for a Local Consultant to prepare, implement, and follow up on the case study on behalf of DEval. As described in the ToR, tasks will include organizing and recording interviews and focus group discussions in Sri Lanka and carrying out document/literature reviews, as well as managing the logistics as part of the case study.

Circular Economy and Water Facility - The contractor will provide technical assistance to the design and implementation of interventions (Actions, Team Europe Initiatives, Global Gateway flagships and investments, including the use of financial instruments), and to the provision of policy analyses, relevant knowledge, data and tools, and to the mobilisation of private sector and financial institutions, in the field of circular economy and water. Services are provided on a demand-driven basis to partner countries, EU Delegations and INTPA services to contribute to the circular economy transition, to the access to water, sanitation and hygiene for all, and to the integrated approach of natural resources and water management. The support builds on the needs of partner countries, EU delegations and EU private sector, while leveraging EUs competitive offer. Services will target Directorate General INTPA partner countries and regions, as well as global programs.