EU Payment Observatory research and development consultancy services.
The European Commission is procuring research and development consultancy services to establish and operate an EU Payment Observatory. The observatory will monitor payment performance and late payments across the EU, providing data, analysis, and policy recommendations. The contract includes developing a data collection framework, conducting surveys, and producing annual reports. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in economic analysis, payment systems, and EU policy. The contract is expected to run for 48 months with an estimated value between €1 million and €10 million.