The Council of Europe Education Department is launching a call for tenders in the framework of its work on the “Digital Transformation in Education”.

The Call covers activities related to Digital Citizenship Education and Digitalisation in Higher Education. Among the main outputs that will be produced in the next years:

• A Review report of the implementation of the Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)10 on developing and promoting digital citizenship education
• A curriculum framework for digital citizenship education to guide/assist schools in incorporating digital citizenship education in the school curricula
• A framework to Assess the Impact of EdTech Tools in formal education and higher education
• A white paper on teaching profession in the digital age
• A framework for partnerships between education institutions and the private and civil sectors in education
• A framework for professional development to facilitate peer learning and exchange among professionals in education at European level
• Guidelines on the use of education data and data analytics in education systems
• Instruments to promote Transparency in Education and Higher Education
  • Open School/University data jointly with UNESCO
  • Inception phase – preparatory study on launching in a restricted number of countries a pilot project
  • Students Data in the digital /education
  • Algorithmic transparency in Higher Education
  • AI and Education / Academic Fraud – Review
• Activities organised under the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education in 2025.

The Call includes three lots:

Lot 1 focuses on the formulation and development of legal and policy instruments, including recommendations, white papers, guidelines, and policy briefs. It involves providing expert opinions and advice on a range of education policies and practices at both international and national levels. The aim is to offer insightful guidance in shaping effective educational strategies and frameworks.

Lot 2 focuses on the design and development of comprehensive guidelines for model training courses, along with resources specifically tailored for school administrators, educators, parents, and learners. This lot plays a crucial role in enhancing the capacities of educational institutions and other key stakeholders in the education sector. It includes the creation of educational resources and tools aimed at raising awareness and supporting the diverse needs of school administrators, educators, parents, carers, and learners.

Lot 3 focuses on the systematic collection and analysis of data, including conducting baseline assessments to gauge the effectiveness of policy implementation. It involves the development of structured surveys and interview guides for different stakeholder groups, and the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to identify statistical trends and patterns. Additionally, thematic analysis of qualitative data is conducted to extract meaningful insights and narratives. This lot also includes generating comparative reports that align findings with best practices and international standards.

To apply, carefully read the:

• Tender File, downloadable at this link
• And the Act of Engagement, downloadable at this link.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 7 January 2024 at 23:59 CET. Electronic copies shall be sent only to cdm@coe.int with the following reference in subject: “Tender n.20YYAO101 - international consultancy services in the field of digital transformation in education”.

Possible questions shall be sent to digital.citizenship@coe.int by December 19. The answers to such questions will be published online on this page, through an anonymised Q&A document.