Tenders Are Invited For Framework Agreement For Project Support Eu Economy

Participation In The Eus Framework Program For Research And Innovation Is A High-Priority Activity At Ntnu. This Applies To Both The Current Framework Program - Horizon Europe - And The Next Framework Programme, Which Will Start In 2028. Participation Takes Place In The Form Of Projects That Receive Financial Support From The Eu. The Projects Must Follow The Conditions Given In The Eus Guidelines For The Various Project Types. This Includes Financial Guidelines. At The Same Time, Compliance With Guidelines That Apply Generally To Ntnu Must Be Ensured. The Financial Follow-Up Of The Projects Involves Responsibility For Following Up The Finances In The Projects Life Cycle, From Application To Completed Project. Ntnu Has Its Own Routines And Templates For Financial Reporting To The Eu And Status Reporting Internally. For Applications And Projects That Have Several Partners And Are Coordinated By Ntnu, The Follow-Up Also Involves Follow-Up Of Partners Budgeting And Reporting. Clear And Understandable Communication Towards Internal And External Target Groups Is Essential In All Project Phases. Ntnu Has Its Own Personnel (Project Economists) Who Carry Out These Tasks, But Ntnu Will Need To Supplement With External Resources. The Need May Vary Over Time. The Resources Offered Must Be Able To Handle A Portfolio Of Applications And Projects. The Portfolio Will Normally Belong To One Or More Organizational Units At Ntnu. It May Also Be Relevant With Other More Limited Tasks. See Appendix 1 Clients Requirements Specification For Further Information On Which Services/Tasks The Framework Agreement Covers. A Framework Agreement Must Be Entered Into With A Supplier. The Start Of The Contract Is Soon After Award. The Duration Of The Contract Is 2 Years, With The Option To Extend For 1+1 Years, Up To A Total Of 4 Years.