Experts for the execution of the dates programme of CBI in Algeria

CBI is implementing a project in Algeria’s dates sector to contribute to the achievement of the following long-term vision: the Algerian dates sector becomes more resilient and adaptable to climate change impacts. The project ambition is that a widely supported and implemented strategy exists in the Algerian dates sector to …

CPV: 75210000 Servicios de asuntos exteriores y otros servicios, 75200000 Prestación de servicios para la comunidad, 75211000 Servicios de asuntos exteriores
Lugar de ejecución:
Experts for the execution of the dates programme of CBI in Algeria
Organismo adjudicador:
Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Número de premio:
IUC 202312031

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Economic affairs

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Experts for the execution of the dates programme of CBI in Algeria
Description : CBI is implementing a project in Algeria’s dates sector to contribute to the achievement of the following long-term vision: the Algerian dates sector becomes more resilient and adaptable to climate change impacts. The project ambition is that a widely supported and implemented strategy exists in the Algerian dates sector to address the effects of climate change, with SMEs leading in best practices for climate adaptation. Therefore, CBI is searching for experts to realize this. The project contains of three lots with the following experts: - Lot 1: date sector expert for business development and transition to climate-resilient practices in Algeria - Lot 2: Expert for institutional development with systems change focus - Lot 3: Expert for local project coordination and implementation support The maximum value of each lot: lot 1 EUR 622,500 - lot 2: EUR 550,500 - lot 3: EUR 317,000 Lot 1: maximum value EUR 622,500 Lot 2: maximum value: EUR 550,500 Lot 4: maximum value: EUR 317,000 Total maximum value of the three lots together: EUR 1,490,000.00
Procedure identifier : 92e08ac7-d726-4d22-9ee9-51c551b0bafd
Internal identifier : IUC 202312031
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : CBI is implementing a project in Algeria’s dates sector to contribute to the achievement of the following long-term vision: the Algerian dates sector becomes more resilient and adaptable to climate change impacts. The project ambition is that a widely supported and implemented strategy exists in the Algerian dates sector to address the effects of climate change, with SMEs leading in best practices for climate adaptation. Therefore, CBI is searching for experts to realize this. The project contains of three lots with the following experts: - Lot 1: date sector expert for business development and transition to climate-resilient practices in Algeria - Lot 2: Expert for institutional development with systems change focus - Lot 3: Expert for local project coordination and implementation support The maximum value of each lot: lot 1 EUR 622,500 - lot 2: EUR 550,500- lot 3: EUR 317,000.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75211000 Foreign-affairs services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Algeria

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 490 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1: Date sector expert for business development and transition to climate-resilient practices in Algeria
Description : The expert’s main role is to guide and assist a select group of SMEs in Algeria’s dates sector, particularly focusing on their transition to certified organic production for entry into the EU organic market. For all activities to be performed, please see the tender document. Maximum value inception phase: EUR 165,500 Maximum execution phase: EUR 457,000 Maximum total contract value lot 1: EUR 622,500
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75200000 Provision of services to the community
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to conclude one framework agreement for each separate lot for one year for the inception phase, with a unilateral option of extending the framework agreement two times by two years for the execution phase. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration as mentioned above, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement by the time necessary to complete the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Algeria

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 60 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : two times two years after the first initial year. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration of five years, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement with all time necessary to finish the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 622 500 Euro

5.1.6 General information

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

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.1 Preferences related to expertise and approach in business expert coaching for Algerian dates exporters
Description : 1. Provide a concise description of your approach to coaching a group of Algerian date exporting SMEs in developing and implementing an action plan aimed at achieving successful exports to the EU organic date market. 2. Identify the three main obstacles you anticipate an Algerian date SME will encounter when attempting to export to the EU organic date market, and how you would support these SMEs to overcome these obstacles.
Weight (points, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.2 Preferences related to EU date market network
Description : 1. Provide a description of your network in the various European sourcing markets for dates, including organic dates, highlighting where you see the main opportunities for Algerian date exporting SMEs. 2. Explain your strategy for engaging EU buyers in the project and outline your approach to effectively connecting exporting SMEs with potential EU buyers through successful matchmaking.
Weight (points, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.3 Preferences related to encouraging SMEs to lead in best practices for climate adaptation
Description : 1. Describe how you would encourage the SMEs participating in the project to take a leadership role in testing best practices for climate change adaptation alongside other sector partners, considering potential reluctance or barriers they may face. 2. Describe a possible strategy for scaling up these best practices: detail how you intend to ensure that the impact extends beyond the initial group of SMEs and becomes widespread within the Algerian dates sector.
Weight (points, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : CV(s)
Description : All experts applying for this tender must include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in their tender application. The CV will be scrutinized to verify compliance with: • The language requirements for the applicable lot listed in section 3.2 tender document. • The specific requirements for the applicable lot described in this chapter (sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 of the tender document respectively). If the application per lot involves multiple experts collaborating, the CVs must: • Clearly designate which expert meets each specific requirement for the lot. • Identify the expert who will act as the single point of contact for the assignment. • If Tenderer applies for more than one lot, he/she has to submit for every lot a separate CV, so the assessment team can easily verify if all requirements are met.
Weight (points, exact) : 0
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Preferences in relation to price
Description : Please fill in Annex 7 "Prices and rates" to submit the daily rate excl. VAT for the experts in lot 1, lot 2 and/or lot 3.
Weight (points, exact) : 10
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Mediation organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Lot 2. Expert for institutional development with systems change focus
Description : This expert's role is pivotal in empowering the Algerian dates sector to drive its own transformation towards greater resilience and adaptability to climate change. This expert will take on a facilitator role as much as possible, minimizing direct delivery, and encouraging sector stakeholders to take action and ownership. For all expert's responsibilities, please see the tender document. Maximum value inception phase: EUR 88,000 Maximum execution phase: EUR 462,500 Maximum total contract value: EUR 550,500
Internal identifier : 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75200000 Provision of services to the community
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to conclude one framework agreement for each separate lot for one year for the inception phase, with a unilateral option of extending the framework agreement two times by two years for the execution phase. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration as mentioned above, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement by the time necessary to complete the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Algeria

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 60 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : two times two years after the first initial year. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration of five years, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement with all time necessary to finish the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 550 500 Euro

5.1.6 General information

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

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.4 Preferences related to sector strategy development and facilitating systemic change
Description : 1. Describe concisely how you would guide the Algerian date sector in collaboratively developing and implementing a strategy for climate change adaptation, explaining how you would ensure the strategy is sector-led and widely supported. 2. Describe concisely how you would facilitate the establishment of a coalition or multi-stakeholder partnership in the Algerian date sector to drive the sector’s transition towards greater resilience and adaptability to climate change.
Weight (points, exact) : 45
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.5 Preferences related to sustainable business service delivery models
Description : 1. Describe five types of services you believe companies in the Algerian date sector will require to improve their climate resilience and achieve successful exports to the EU. Give for each type of service an example of an ‘out-of-the-box’ service provider that could be involved in delivering each of these services. 2. Explain concisely your approach to coaching service providers, including sector associations and private service providers, in developing sustainable and scalable business service delivery models for companies in the sector.
Weight (points, exact) : 45
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : CV(s)
Description : All experts applying for this tender must include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in their tender application. The CV will be scrutinized to verify compliance with: • The language requirements for the applicable lot listed in section 3.2 tender document. • The specific requirements for the applicable lot described in this chapter (sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 of the tender document respectively). If the application per lot involves multiple experts collaborating, the CVs must: • Clearly designate which expert meets each specific requirement for the lot. • Identify the expert who will act as the single point of contact for the assignment. • If Tenderer applies for more than one lot, he/she has to submit for every lot a separate CV, so the assessment team can easily verify if all requirements are met.
Weight (points, exact) : 0
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Preferences in relation to price
Description : Please fill in Annex 7 "Prices and rates" to submit the daily rate excl. VAT for the experts in lot 1, lot 2 and/or lot 3.
Weight (points, exact) : 10
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Mediation organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3. Expert for local project coordination and implementation support
Description : This expert will provide essential support to the initiatives led by experts from lots 1 and 2 in the Algerian dates sector. His/her primary responsibilities encompass project coordination, stakeholder engagement, logistical coordination, follow-up coaching, and research support. The expert will actively engage with various sector stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the project, ultimately contributing to the desired systems change. His/her role is pivotal in ensuring project efficiency and maintaining stakeholder motivation and engagement. The expert is expected to have the capability to monitor logistical arrangements on the ground in Algeria at short notice, including last-minute preparations, without requiring long-haul travel. For the specific responsebilities, please see the tender document. Maximum value inception phase: EUR 52,000 Maximum execution phase: EUR 265,000 Maximum total contract value: EUR 317,000
Internal identifier : 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75200000 Provision of services to the community
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to conclude one framework agreement for each separate lot for one year for the inception phase, with a unilateral option of extending the framework agreement two times by two years for the execution phase. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration as mentioned above, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement by the time necessary to complete the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Algeria

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 60 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : two times two years after the first initial year. If, for any reason, this assignment cannot be completed within the specified duration of five years, Contracting Authority has the option to extend this Framework Agreement with all time necessary to finish the project within the mentioned maximum budget per lot.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 317 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

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

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.6 Preferences related to project coordination, including arranging logistics, in the Algerian context
Description : 1. Describe concisely what kind of arrangements you expect to make for this project and how you will facilitate coordination and logistics. 2. Describe concisely the three main coordination and logistical problems you expect could occur and how you will solve this problems (‘troubleshooting’).
Weight (points, exact) : 45
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.7 Preferences related to network and expertise in the Algerian date sector
Description : 1. Provide a concise description of the main players and power dynamics within Algeria’s date sector and explain how you think these dynamics may impact the achievement of the project’s goal of fostering a more climate-resilient sector. 2. Concisely describe your approach for stakeholder engagement in the Algerian date sector, emphasizing how you will leverage your understanding of local power dynamics to facilitate project implementation and support the work of experts in lots 1 and 2.
Weight (points, exact) : 45
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : CV(s)
Description : All experts applying for this tender must include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in their tender application. The CV will be scrutinized to verify compliance with: • The language requirements for the applicable lot listed in section 3.2 tender document. • The specific requirements for the applicable lot described in this chapter (sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 of the tender document respectively). If the application per lot involves multiple experts collaborating, the CVs must: • Clearly designate which expert meets each specific requirement for the lot. • Identify the expert who will act as the single point of contact for the assignment. • If Tenderer applies for more than one lot, he/she has to submit for every lot a separate CV, so the assessment team can easily verify if all requirements are met.
Weight (points, exact) : 0
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Preferences in relation to price
Description : Please fill in Annex 7 "Prices and rates" to submit the daily rate excl. VAT for the experts in lot 1, lot 2 and/or lot 3.
Weight (points, exact) : 10
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Mediation organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this procedure : 1 490 000 Euro
Approximate value of the framework agreements : 1 490 000 Euro

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 622 500 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 622 500 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : GOPA AFC GmbH
Tender :
Tender identifier : 1
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Value of the result : 622 500 Euro
The tender was ranked : no
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Subcontracting value is known : no
Subcontracting percentage is known : no
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : CON-0001
Title : P1 Lot 1: Date sector expert for business development and transition to climate-resilient practices in Algeria
Date on which the winner was chosen : 18/06/2024
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 07/08/2024
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 10
Type of received submissions : Tenders from micro, small or medium tenderers
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 1
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 11

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0002

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 550 500 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 550 500 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Resilience B.V.
Tender :
Tender identifier : 2
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0002
Value of the result : 550 500 Euro
The tender was ranked : no
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Subcontracting value is known : no
Subcontracting percentage is known : no
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : CON-0002
Title : P2 Lot 2. Expert for institutional development with systems change focus
Date on which the winner was chosen : 18/06/2024
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 07/08/2024
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 8
Type of received submissions : Tenders from micro, small or medium tenderers
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 3
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 10

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0003

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 317 000 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 317 000 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : GOPA AFC GmbH
Tender :
Tender identifier : 3
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0003
Value of the result : 317 000 Euro
The tender was ranked : no
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Subcontracting value is known : no
Subcontracting percentage is known : no
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : CON-0003
Title : P3 Lot 3. Expert for local project coordination and implementation support
Date on which the winner was chosen : 18/06/2024
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 07/08/2024
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no
Organisation signing the contract : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 5
Type of received submissions : Tenders from micro, small or medium tenderers
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 0
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 6

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Registration number : 12024663
Postal address : Prinses Beatrixlaan 2
Town : Den Haag
Postcode : 2595 AL
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage ( NL332 )
Country : Netherlands
Contact point : Herma Dijkgraaf
Telephone : +31 629026096
Internet address : http://www.rvo.nl
Other contact points :
Official name : -
Town : nvt
Country : Uganda
Email : nvt@nvt.nl
Internet address : http://www.nvt.nl
Other contact points :
Official name : Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage
Postal address : Postbus 20302
Town : Den Haag
Postcode : 2500 EH
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage ( NL332 )
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : +31 703813131
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Mediation organisation
Organisation signing the contract

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : GOPA AFC GmbH
Size of the economic operator : Large
Registration number : 1051730
Postal address : Baunscheidtstraße 17
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53113
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Contact point : Wael Louhichi
Telephone : +49 15212535326
Internet address : https://gopa-afc.de/
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001 LOT-0003

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Resilience B.V.
Size of the economic operator : Small
Registration number : 09181221
Postal address : Veerweg 47A
Town : WAGENINGEN
Postcode : 6703CM
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Veluwe ( NL221 )
Country : Netherlands
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0002

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 46da4d4d-b210-411a-ae14-d8f2e172a054 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 12/08/2024 09:29 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00486492-2024
OJ S issue number : 157/2024
Publication date : 13/08/2024