Independent administrative investigations for the University of Montpellier Paul-Valéry

Summary

The University of Montpellier Paul-Valéry is procuring independent administrative investigations to objectively examine situations following reports or suspicions of serious incidents or misconduct and identify their causes and consequences. The work includes an initial meeting, document review, identifying interviewees and planning interviews, arranging and conducting interviews, preparing interview records, cross-analysis of interviews, drafting a final report with recommendations, and presenting the findings. Prices must include all costs associated with the services, including travel, accommodation and meals. This is a single-supplier framework agreement performed through purchase orders, with no lots or variants. The initial term is one year, expected to begin in November 2026, and may be renewed twice for 12 months each. There is no minimum order value; the maximum total value is EUR 300,000 excluding VAT. Offers will be evaluated on technical quality (60%) and price (40%). Bidders must demonstrate their financial, technical and professional capacity, provide relevant references from the last three years, and explain their investigation methodology, team and personal-data protection measures. The required application and offer documents must be submitted, with every line of the unit-price schedule completed. Offers must be submitted electronically in French and in euros by 5 November 2026 at 10:00 and remain valid for 120 days.