CEF Telecom calls , , & : the evaluation process

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1 CEF Telecom calls , , & : the evaluation process /3/5 CEF Telecom call virtual info day 17 May 2018 Anita Kucharska INEA Deputy Head of Unit Programme Support, Coordination & Communication

2 Structure of the presentation Overview of the evaluation process Preliminary checks External (technical) evaluation Internal evaluation and final selection process Indicative timelines 2

3 2018-2/3/5 CEF Telecom calls Overview of the evaluation process 3

4 Principles Objectivity Eligibility, selection and award criteria clearly defined in the work programme and the call for proposals Equal treatment All proposals evaluated against the same criteria No preferential treatment to any applicant Transparency Adequate feedback to applicants on the outcomes of the evaluation 4

5 Evaluation Steps Preliminary Checks External Evaluation Internal Evaluation Admissibility check Individual assessment Recommended draft list of proposals Eligibility check Consensus meetings Compliance with Selection Criteria & EU Law INEA External experts Commission CEF Transport Info Day 30 November

6 2018-2/3/5 CEF Telecom calls Preliminary checks 6

7 Admissibility Checks Has the proposal been submitted electronically in TENtec? Has the proposal been submitted on time? Is the proposal complete? Has the proposal been signed by the applicant(s)? 7

8 Eligibility Checks ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE ACTIONS Member State(s) Article 6 of Telecom Regulation Other applicant(s) with the agreement of concerned MS Call-specific criteria Priority-specific criteria 8

9 Selection Criteria check & Compliance with EU law SELECTION CRITERIA Financial capacity to carry out the action EU LAW Article 23 of the CEF regulation Operational capacity to carry out the action Public Procurement 9

10 2018-2/3/5 CEF Telecom calls External (technical) evaluation 10

11 External (technical) evaluation Technical Evaluation performed by external experts Experts provide technical support on the submitted proposals Each proposal is assessed by three experts Experts evaluate solely on the basis of the information of the application 11

12 Experts Selection Commission's expert database for CEF Relevant Expertise (DSIs) Absence of conflict of interest Geographic & gender balance 12

13 Experts tasks and role Understand call text and procedure Read briefing material Follow remote briefings Evaluate individually Draft individual assessment remotely No contact between experts Reach a consensus Discuss comments and scores with other experts Prepare a consensus report for each proposal 13

14 Award Criteria Relevance Quality & Efficiency of Implementation Impact & Sustainability 14

15 2018-2/3/5 CEF Telecom calls Internal evaluation and final selection process 15

16 Internal evaluation European Commission Considers the results of the technical evaluation Performs budgetary adjustments & transfers between calls Identifies any potential double funding issues Considers EU added-value of Actions Identifies any other issues which could influence the proposed funding Decision Takes into account budgetary constraints Draft list of proposals recommended for funding 16

17 Final selection process Preparation of Selection Decision EC Inter-Service Consultation Consultation of CEF Coordination Committee Information to the European Parliament Adoption of Commission Selection Decision Information to Applicants Launch of Grant Preparation 17

18 2018-2/3/5 CEF Telecom calls Indicative timelines of the selection process 18

19 Call : Automated Translation, edelivery, einvoicing Call publication 3 May 2018 Deadline for the submission of proposals 18 September 2018 (17:00 Brussels time) Evaluation of proposals October December 2018 Consultation of CEF Coordination Committee Information of European Parliament January 2019 Adoption of Selection Decision January 2019 Launch of Grant Preparation As of January 2019 Time To Grant Mid-June

20 Call : Cybersecurity Call publication 3 May 2018 Opening of submission system 17 May 2018 Deadline for the submission of proposals Evaluation of proposals Consultation of CEF Coordination Committee Information of European Parliament 22 November 2018 (17:00 Brussels time) December 2018 February 2019 April 2019 Adoption of Selection Decision April 2019 Launch of Grant Preparation As of April 2019 Time To Grant Mid-August

21 Call : Public Open Data Call publication 3 May 2018 Deadline for the submission of proposals Evaluation of proposals Consultation of CEF Coordination Committee Information of European Parliament 15 November 2018 (17:00 Brussels time) December 2018 February 2019 April 2019 Adoption of Selection Decision April 2019 Launch of Grant Preparation As of April 2019 Time To Grant Mid-August

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