The contract will provide support on overall communication services for the UfM activities. The general aim of the contract is to increase the UfM visibility in the region and promote a better understanding of its role. For this purpose, technical services will be commissioned to implement the communication, visibility and information strategy of the UfM Secretariat, thereby guaranteeing enhanced recognition and engagement with its key audiences (Government reps, ministers, senior officials, parliamentarians, International and regional organisations. Financial Institutions and development agencies, opinion leaders, non-governmental stakeholders and civil society organisations, Private sector, Influential journalists and media actors, youth and the general public).

The services included within this contract will mainly range from support on media relations and public affairs, to digital communication and design and printing services.

On the basis of the request to participate received, between 4 and 8 candidates will be invited to submit detailed tenders for this contract. If the number of eligible candidates meeting the selection criteria is less than the minimum of 4, the contracting authority may invite the candidates who satisfy the criteria to submit a tender. If the number of eligible candidates meeting the selection criteria is more than the maximum allowed, the contracting authority will rank them using the re-examination criteria stated below.