Norway – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Editorial services for a scientific journal

"Søkelys på arbeidslivet" is funded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, and the Institute for Social Research (ISF) has served as the journal’s editorial body since its inception in 1987. Since 2007, "Søkelys på arbeidslivet" has been a peer-reviewed journal (Level 1). In the 2022 tender process, ISF was awarded the contract to publish a journal equivalent to "Søkelys på arbeidslivet" for a period extending up to the end of 2026. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion wishes to issue a call for tenders for a new four-year period for a journal equivalent to "Søkelys på arbeidslivet". The contract has a duration of four (4) years, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. If the contract is not signed by 1 January 2027, it shall take effect upon signing. For a detailed description of the deliverables, please refer to Appendix 1 to the contract (the Contracting Authority’s description of the assignment). The estimated value of the contract over the four-year period is in the range of NOK 6,440,000 – 6,600,000 (excl. VAT). Please note that the stated amount is an estimate only. The estimate is not binding on the Contracting Authority. For a detailed description of the deliverables, please refer to Appendix 1 to the agreement.