Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2025-07-28
Buyer: Digital Skills Accelerator Africa e.V.
Country: DE
Region: DEA23
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 79411100 | 80510000 | 80521000
Estimated value: 33600 EUR
Award criteria: quality
EU fund: eu-funds

Technical requirements: The contract was awarded based on the criterion of quality, as defined in the tender documents. The evaluation focused on the conceptual clarity of the training approach, the relevance of the upskilling program to the Albanian ICT sector, implementation capacity, and the alignment with company needs. The selected bids demonstrated the most coherent and tailored solutions in terms of training content, delivery structure, and practical impact.
Complaints must be raised with the contracting authority within ten calendar days of becoming aware of the alleged infringement.
Infringements identifiable from the notice or the tender documents must be challenged before the application deadline.
Applications for review must be filed no later than 15 calendar days after the contracting authority has informed the applicant that it does not intend to remedy the complaint.
(Legal basis: § 160 of the German Act against Restraints of Competition – GWB)

Ein Antrag auf Nachprüfung ist unzulässig, soweit der Antragsteller den geltend gemachten Verstoß gegen Vergabevorschriften vor Einreichen des Nachprüfungsantrags erkannt und diesen nicht innerhalb einer Frist von zehn Kalendertagen gegenüber dem Auftraggeber gerügt hat (§ 160 Abs. 3 Nr. 1 GWB). Verstöße gegen Vergabevorschriften, die sich aus der Bekanntmachung ergeben, müssen spätestens bis zum Ablauf der Angebotsfrist gerügt werden (§ 160 Abs. 3 Nr. 2 GWB). Verstöße, die sich aus den Vergabeunterlagen ergeben, sind spätestens bis zum Ablauf der Frist zur Bewerbung oder Angebotsabgabe zu rügen (§ 160 Abs. 3 Nr. 3 GWB). Ein Nachprüfungsantrag ist spätestens 15 Kalendertage nach Eingang der Mitteilung des Auftraggebers, einer Rüge nicht abhelfen zu wollen, zu stellen (§ 160 Abs. 3 Nr. 4 GWB).
Tasks to be performed by the contractor 

The contractor is responsible for providing the following services: 

Scope of Services 
The contractor will be responsible for: 
1. Delivering structured training programs tailored to ICT service providers. 
2. Ensuring alignment with the hiring and upskilling needs of participating companies. 
3. Providing training through in-house programs or accredited external providers. 
4. Offering guidance on market entry strategies and workforce development. 

Eligibility Criteria for Companies  
Companies applying for training support must meet at least one of the following conditions: 

1. Growing their Team with New Hires or Interns 
The company must plan to hire new employees or interns as a direct result of the training. 
Roles can include developers, IT support specialists, cybersecurity analysts, or similar positions. 
Companies should aim to hire at least four (4) new employees or interns within six months post-training. 
The number of trainees is up to the bidder’s discretion.   

2. Expanding to a New Market and Creating Jobs 
The company should have a clear strategy for entering or expanding in the German market. 
A growth projection should outline job creation expectations over the next three to nine (3-9) months. 
Companies should aim to hire at least four (4) new employees or interns within six months post-training. 

3.Securing New Clients and Outsourcing Contracts 
The company must demonstrate a training need to support newly acquired service contracts with German customers. 
Evidence of past clients or ongoing discussions with potential German partners must be provided. 
Preference will be given to companies with existing German clients. 
Companies should aim to hire at least four (4) new employees or interns within six months post-training. 

4. Upskilling the Team for a New Contract or Client 
The training must directly contribute to upskilling employees to meet the requirements of a new contract or client. 
The company must provide evidence that securing this new client or contract will lead to team growth and new employment opportunities. 
Supporting documents such as potential agreements, client interest letters, or identified skill gaps must be submitted. 
Companies should aim to hire at least four (4) new employees or interns within six months post-training.
While the procurement notice refers to Tirana (AL022, 1001) as the indicative location for statistical purposes, companies located in other regions of Albania are equally eligible to apply and perform the services, provided they meet the criteria set forth in the ToR.


Winner: Integrated Tech Solutions
Award value: 16800
Number of bids: 3