Labour Market and Skills Forecast in ETF Partner Countries

The contract timeline includes the following elements:

Contract Start Date:

• The Specific Contract enters into force on the date the last party signs it.
• The provision of services commences [on the date the specific contract enters into force], [on the later of the date it is signed by the last contracting party and DD-MM-YY], or [on the date notified by the Contracting Authority with at least 7 days notice, no sooner than the date of entry into force, and no later than 3 months after the signature of the specific contract].
• The estimated commencement date of activities is Early December 2026.

Contract End Date:

• The [maximum] period of provision of services, including all phases and renewals, [must not exceed [number] [days/months/years]] or [must end on or before DD-MM-YY].

Total Duration:

• The duration of the Framework Contract (FWC) is 48 months from the date it enters into force.
• The specific contract is concluded for an initial period which [must not exceed] [number] [days/months] or [must end on or before DD-MM-YY].

Key Milestones or Phases:

• The performance of the specific contract can be divided into phases.
• The duration of the first phase is [number] [days/months/years].
• The start of each new phase is contingent on fulfilling specific conditions, such as the successful completion of the preceding phase or the availability of necessary funding, as per the terms of the Request for specific contract.
• The contract may be renewed either automatically [number] times for [number] [days/months] each (unless formal notification to the contrary is received at least [number] [days/months] before the end of the ongoing duration) or by written consent of the parties.

The core scope of work for this tender involves the provision of services by the contractor to the contracting authority in accordance with the terms and requirements outlined in Annex I. The overall work is structured into three phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3. Phase 2 is anticipated to be implemented in three countries, while Phase 3 entails scaling up to ten countries.

The Statement of Work requires tenderers to propose a detailed methodology for all activities and to deliver specific outputs for each phase. A key aspect is the handover process to the ETF, which includes a plan for internal capacity building, comprehensive documentation, and the transfer of methodology and ownership. Furthermore, the proposal must detail any pre-existing materials used, including their scope, source, and how the rights to these materials have been or will be acquired. Upon completion of each assignment, a closure report is required, attaching all deliverables, confirming their acceptance, and verifying the transfer of methodology and ownership, alongside a list of pre-existing rights incorporated or a declaration stating none exist.

Core deliverables specifically mentioned for Phase 1 include:

• An Inception note and a detailed Phase 1 work plan.
• A Data mapping and assessment report, which will cover data availability, accessibility, quality, comparability, and propose solutions for data access, processing, harmonisation, and managing gaps or breaks in data series.
• A report on forecasting architecture and implementation options, assessing existing systems, modelling alternatives, macroeconomic integration options, and implications for ETF ownership and sustainability.
• A preliminary methodological framework, outlining the modelling logic, assumptions, indicators, modules, forecasting procedures, implementation arrangements, and documentation requirements.
• A Phase 1 synthesis report and presentation to the ETF, summarizing the recommended methodology, key design choices, data strategy, risks, and recommendations for Phase 2 pilot development.