Contract

The Contract Department is responsible for the programming, tendering, contract signature processes, contract execution and monitoring of contracts. There are 3 sections within its structure.

Programming

The Programming and Reporting Section is involved in preparation and planning activities to transfer the experience and expertise that the Unit has gained over two decades as a Contracting Authority into programme and project design.

Procurement and Grant

The Procurement and Grant Section is responsible for the tendering and contract signing processes related to Service, Supply, Works and Grant contracts for programmes funded by the EU. The Procurement and Grant Section also manages the negotiation processes of direct grant programmes and the selection processes of twinning projects up to the contract signing phase. In addition, the Section is responsible for the announcement of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme, the management of the evaluation processes, including written examination, and the signing of contracts with the scholars.

Contract Management

The Contract Management Section represents the Contracting Authority during the implementation of contracts. As the contracts are signed, it monitors the implementation of service, supply, works, grant, direct grant and twinning contracts in collaboration with the parties to ensure smooth contract execution. It ensures that the funds allocated to the relevant contracts are used as described or committed in the contract and its annexes, and in accordance with the contract terms. After the implementation period is over, it carries out the acceptance and contract closing processes.