The Council of Europe Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression has launched a call for provision of consultancy services for tackling disinformation, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: freedom of expression and the media, culture, education, and youth.

The aim of this tender is to create a pool of consultants to support the implementation of the Division’s projects, including the project RESIST, with expertise in:

• Preparation of legal opinions and/or policy advice related to tackling disinformation. (Lot 1)
• Preparation and delivery of capacity building related to tackling disinformation. (Lot 2)
• Conducting research related to tackling disinformation. (Lot 3)

The selected providers will contribute to the implementation of the Division for Cooperation of Freedom of Expression’s activities under a Framework Contract valid until 31 December 2030.

 HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the Council of Europe e-procurement platform: https://eproc.coe.int/callfortenders/11013 .

The deadline for submission of applications is 3 March 2026, 16:00 Strasbourg time.

Tenders must be submitted exclusively through the Council of Europe e-procurement platform. Submissions by e-mail or post will be rejected.

 QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this call for tenders must be submitted in English via the e-procurement platform by 24 February 2026, 16:00 Strasbourg time. Questions sent by e-mail or post will not be processed. Answers will be published on the platform. 

To apply, submit questions, and receive notifications and updates, applicants must register on the platform. Early registration is strongly recommended, at least two working days before the call for tenders closes.

Applicants should also mark themselves as “interested” to ensure they receive all relevant notifications. Please note that the creation of an account requires validation by the Council of Europe, and it may take up to one working day.