Commission publishes call for provision of support services to IRC and IRE networks
The European Commission is inviting tenders for the provision of central secretariat, support and animation services to the innovation relay centre (IRC) network and innovation regions in Europe (IRE) network. The call is divided into two separate lots: Lot 1: IRC network secretariat: within the frame of the IRC network, which focuses on transnational technology transfer and innovation, technical support services to network members with a view to fostering and improving networking, business practices and information management, with special attention to associated candidate countries. Lot 2: IRE network secretariat: information services, organisation of events and networking activities and support to European regions in the field of regional innovation policies, with a specific focus on regions in Central and Eastern European countries. The indicative global budget for the two lots is 9,500,000 euro.For further information, please contact: European Commission Directorate-General Enterprise Ms Marina Somers Invitation to tender ENTR/03/23 Unit C3 - Networks and services EUFO 2269 10 rue Robert Stumper L-2557 Luxembourg Fax +352-4301 32779 E-mail: entr-networks-services@ec.europa.eu To see the full details of the call, please consult the following web address: http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/tender_details.cfm?CALL_ID=77(opens in new window)