The European Central Bank is seeking suitable candidates that will be invited to participate in this negotiated procedure and to submit a tender for the award of framework agreements on the provision of services to support the ECB’s Independent Internal Investigations Division (the ‘Contract(s)’). The ECB intends to award up to three Contracts with ranking to the suppliers offering the best value for money. The services to be provided comprise e.g. the legal analysis and reporting with respect to potential breaches of professional duties during the investigative process and advisory services on the investigative process.

This tender procedure is conducted via the ECB’s electronic tendering system (SAP Ariba) which can be accessed via the following internet address: http://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/jobsproc/sourcing/html/index.en.html If you have not used the ECB’s electronic tendering system before, you need to register via the above link. Under the above link you also find user guides for detailed information on how to use the system and contact details for technical support. Should you require technical help when using the system, please raise a contact support request on the following website: https://eu.service.cloud.ariba.com/Sourcing.aw. Any other queries relating to this procurement procedure and the content of the procurement documentation shall be submitted as laid down in the procurement documentation itself.