The ESPON EGTC, which is the body implementing the Single Operation within the new ESPON 2020 Cooperation Programme, has launched the following seven Calls for Tender for Applied Research in the framework of the aforementioned Operation. The outcome of the calls will contribute to enhancing the European territorial evidence production through applied research and analysis as well as to further developing the ESPON knowledge base:
- The Geography of New Employment Dynamics in Europe (time limit for accessing documents is 2 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1000hrs)
- The World in Europe, global FDI flows towards Europe (time limit for accessing documents is 2 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1200hrs)
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in European Regions and Cities (time limit for accessing documents is 2 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1400hrs)
- Territories and low-carbon economy (time limit for accessing documents is 2 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1600hrs)
- Inner Peripheries: national territories facing challenges of access to basic services of general interest (time limit for accessing documents is 3 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1000hrs)
- Possible European Territorial Futures (time limit for accessing documents is 3 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1200hrs)
- Comparative Analysis of Territorial Governance and Spatial Planning Systems in Europe (time limit for accessing documents is 3 February 2016 and deadline for the submission of offers is 9 February 2016 at 1400hrs).
For detailed information on these calls, such as the objective, policy questions, budget and important deadlines related to the research activities, please go to the EU Funds website. It is important to note that the full dossier of the terms of reference and annexes for the above activities can be accessed, free of charge, via email to tenders@espon.eu or at Portail des Marchés Publics.