Corrigendum - Tenders Are Invited For Consultant For Digital Product Passport (Dpp) And Trade Readiness

Tenders are invited for Consultant for Digital Product Passport (DPP) and Trade Readiness 1.01. The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) is implementing a regional project titled Supporting CARICOMs Digital Trade Readiness: EU Digital Product Passport and Beyond, under the InDiCo-Global Grant Facility. 1.02. The project responds to emerging regulatory developments within the European Union (EU), in particular the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which is becoming a key requirement influencing market access to the EU. The DPP forms part of a broader digital product and regulatory ecosystem encompassing areas such as data governance, electronic identification (e-ID) and trust services, and Internet of Things (IoT)enabled traceability. 1.03. Given the importance of the EU market to Caribbean exporters, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), there is an urgent need to prepare regional stakeholders to understand and respond to these evolving regulatory and technical requirements. Early engagement is critical to mitigating potential trade disruptions and supporting continued competitiveness in an increasingly digital and standards-driven trading environment. 1.04. Against this backdrop, the project aims to strengthen awareness, institutional understanding, and technical dialogue within the CARICOM region on the EUs Digital Product Passport and associated digital product frameworks. To achieve this objective, the project adopts a blended approach combining knowledge exchange and capacity-building activities, including a study visit to Europe, a regional webinar series, and the development of practical knowledge products. 1.05. The study visit will engage key EU regulatory authorities, standardisation bodies, and business support organisations involved in the development and implementation of the DPP. The study visit will provide first-hand insights into governance models, standards, technical requirements, implementation mechanisms, and key challenges, with a view to identifying lessons and considerations relevant to the Caribbean context. 1.06. Complementary regional webinars will broaden stakeholder participation and deepen understanding of the EU DPP framework. The webinars will facilitate discussion on regulatory requirements, technical elements, potential trade impacts, and the evolving role of quality infrastructure (QI) institutions in supporting compliance and market access. 1.07. Building on the study visit and webinar series, the project will develop targeted knowledge products aimed at strengthening both regional capacity and strategic engagement. These outputs will support policymakers, quality infrastructure institutions, business support organisations, and exporters in navigating DPP requirements and positioning the CARICOM region for effective participation in digitally enabled global value chains. Tender Link : https://website.crosq.org/internal/