Inter-institutional single framework contract to support the monitoring of LIFE projects (action and operating grants), communication about the LIFE programme and other related activities

CINEA and DG ENV require substantial external support in the following areas: 1. Monitoring of LIFE projects, including action grants and operating grants: around 1 000 grants are to be monitored across a wide thematic and geographical coverage. There is a need for an external team of monitors covering the different thematic areas and possessing knowledge of the relevant national or local contexts and languages, in order to ensure proper monitoring of the projects and to provide support where issues arise. 2. Communication on the LIFE programme and project achievements, with a view to outreach and potential replication: this includes, for example, social media, Info Days, the LIFE Awards, other ad hoc events, participation in third-party events, project news, newsletters, and publications. It should be emphasised that LIFE grants support actions at local, regional, and national level that are close to citizens and generate tangible environmental, climate and health benefits. There is therefore a significant volume of material and strong potential to promote a positive image of the EU. 3. Other related activities include policy feedback events and studies or activities, whether online or in-person, upon request from the parent DGs, namely ENV, CLIMA and ENER; annual Welcome Meetings for new projects; and support to projects aimed at facilitating commercial success. Activities will take place in the EU, in third countries associated with the LIFE Programme: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/guidance/list3rdcountryparticipation_life_en.pdf and, very rarely, in overseas countries and territories, with fewer than 10 project visits estimated over the duration of the framework contract: https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/countries/overseas-countries-and-territories_en