Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2025-06-25
Buyer: 81311615-Expert pool for government advisory in Iraq
Country: IQ
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
CPV classification: 79000000
Estimated value: 1 EUR
Award criteria: price, quality

Technical requirements: According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as
1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected,
2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice.
3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids,
4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.
The Strengthening Economic Transformation (SET) Project in Iraq is focused on helping the country build a more sustainable and resilient economy. 

By working with government institutions, the private sector, and key stakeholders, the project aims to reduce Iraq's heavy reliance on oil and promote a more diversified economic structure. The goal is to create better opportunities for businesses and individuals, particularly for youth and women, through more effective economic policies and stronger support for entrepreneurship. SET is designed to help Iraq overcome its economic challenges by promoting sustainable growth and fostering long-term stability.
Consideration of the price through the valuation method "tenderfile_valuation_giz_label"
Zur Ermittlung des wirtschaftlichsten Bieters wird hier von der Vergabestelle die erreichte Gesamtpunktzahl nach fachlicher Wertung eingetragen. Es werden nur Angebote mit einer fachlichen Bewertung von über 500 Punkten gewertet. Fachliche Angebote mit weniger Punkten scheiden als fachlich ungeeignet aus.
The SET project will provide a range of advisory and capacity-building services to support Iraq's economic transformation. 

The work will focus on four key areas:
1. Supporting Data-Driven Economic Policies: The project will help government institutions create more informed and effective economic policies. This involves providing technical support, conducting research, and helping develop strategies that can improve the business environment and support sustainable growth.

2. Strengthening Private Sector Involvement in Policymaking: To ensure that the private sector has a stronger voice in shaping economic policies, the project will work closely with business associations and chambers. This includes creating new ways for businesses to participate in policy discussions, ensuring that their needs are better represented.

3. Promoting Sustainable Business Development: The project will support the development of advisory services that help small and medium-sized businesses grow in a sustainable way. By building the capacities of business associations and chambers, the project will promote entrepreneurship and help businesses thrive in a more sustainable economy.

4. Improving Labor Market Policies: By developing better employment services, the project will support both job seekers and employers in Iraq. The project will focus on creating labor market policies that better meet the needs of the private sector, helping to create more job opportunities, particularly for young people and women.

The contractor will provide expert advisory services in areas such as economic policy, renewable energy, private sector development, and employment reform. These experts will offer hands-on support through workshops, policy development, and direct advisory to government and private sector stakeholders. Flexibility is key, as the project will need to adapt to changing demands from partners in Iraq.
Experts will travel to Iraq for in-person consultations, meetings, and workshops, while some tasks can be done remotely. The project is expected to run until the end of 2026, with potential for further extensions depending on evolving needs.


Winner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Award value: 1
Number of bids: 11