Identification

UMIS Number DFPO-1.005-0001-C03
Project Name Bulgarian Cross-Border Dialogue v.2
Beneficiary 831661388 Ministry of Regional Development and Public works, Territorial Cooperation Management Directorate
Funding EEA FM ==> Fund for bilateral relations
Date of the Contract/Order 18.05.2021
Start Date 18.05.2021
End Date 18.05.2024
Status of Implementation of the Contract/Order of the Grant In execution (under supervision)
Location of Performance
  • България

Description

Brief description
Осигуряване на функционалност за обмен на данни между Информационни системи управление на Програмите за трансгранично сътрудничество, както и уеб порталите на програмите;
Надграждане и развитие на web-порталите на ИНТЕРРЕГ-ИПП програмите с модули за отразяване на степента на достигане на специфичните индикатори , степента на въздействие на програмите върху включените региони, избраните области за сътрудничество и целевите групи, както и за визуализиране на резултати от анкети и публични консултации във връзка със предстоящия програмен период и възможност за свързване и предоставяне на данни към база данни (http://www.patchworkbalkan.org/) създаден в рамките на проект „Български трансграничен диалог – разработване на регионална база данни за трансгранично сътрудничество“, финансиран по Програма BG 11 “Изграждане на капацитет и институционално сътрудничество” на Норвежкия финансов механизъм 2009-2014 г. 
Създаване на трайни партньорски отношения, насърчаване на диалога и обмяна и разпространение на добри практики в областта на управлението и изпълнението на програмите за Европейското териториално сътрудничество.
Обмяна и споделяне на опит по отношение на механизми за осигуряване на синергия между програмите за териториално сътрудничество и приложимите макрорегионални стратегии на ЕС
Activities
  • Activity: WP1 Capacity building - Data visualization tools and practices: The aim of the module is to collect information and technologies on possible tools/instruments and software in the field of data visualization and its possible implications in CBC programmes. This activity will lay down the possibilities for development and implementation of appropriate and useful tools in the websites and information systems of the programmes. The activity will include study and training visits in Norway including their statistics office which is one of the leading in visualization of regional data for public purposes. Additionally a training/study visit in INTERACT Turku, Finland will be made to enable the team to learn and understand the new requirements in the coming programming period and also to get better knowledge on the hardware and software requirements for a large data bases developed in EU – Database KEEP v2. The Barents secretariat will elaborate a methodology for data visualization with the help of their extensive previous experience and their connections to Jefferson Institute which is one of the leading organizations in this field. Additionally the joint methodology for data visualization tool will be developed in the later stages of the project with the participation of relevant external software companies., Contracted Amount: 255 123.84 , Reported Amount: 64 079.21
  • Activity: WP 2 Capacity building - Analysis of the regional requirements for data visualization: The aim of the module is to collect further information and create a transnational network of experts and involved stakeholders about the regional and local requirement in data visualization and programmes presentation to the wider public. Communication officer of the Directorate will help keep contact with local media and local and regional authorities about their needs and requirements for representation of the programmes and their results. The project will use the supplied equipment under Activity 4 for distant communication and arrangement of meetings and video conferences to establish the local requirements for data visualization. The project promoter will elaborate a technical specification based on the data from WP 1 and WP 2 and conduct a tender procedure to ensure the sound implementation of the defined requirements in to the websites and information systems. In lights of COVID-19 pandemic and increased requirements for information security, the project promoter will elaborate tender specification for enhancing of the implemented information security measures under the Programmes with respect to the demands of GDPR., Contracted Amount: 211 000.81 , Reported Amount: 8 437.96
  • Activity: WP 3 Delivery of communication and IT hardware: The aim of the module is provide the needed hardware for the proper implementation of the communication activities for implementation of WP4 and WP2 which will provide the additional local and regional requirements defined in WP2. In lights of COVID-19 pandemic and increased requirements for information security, the project promoter will implement proper tender procedure for delivery of IT and communication equipment for enhancing of the implemented information security measures under the Programmes with respect to the demands of GDPR. The equipment will be used to bolster the capacity of both partners to communicate and establish stable and secure relations with other organizations and stakeholders involved in WP2., Contracted Amount: 144 103.60 , Reported Amount: 35 331.23
  • Activity: WP4 Information and Publicity Events: Two online Annual conferences will be organized during the project implementation. Under this activity it is foreseen also participation of representatives of the involved institutions in these events in order to foster capacity building and exchange of experience and best practices. The conferences will be organized as video conference with a host and prior notice participants and will be streamed online. The Project partner will elaborate, prepare and execute a tender for promotional materials under the project., Contracted Amount: 703 042.65 , Reported Amount: 9 687.39

Participating Organizations

Partners
  • Partner: The Norwegian Barents Secretariat, Contracted Amount*: 0.00 , Reported Amount: 10 763.60
Contractors
  • Contractor: SMART DIGITAL SOLUTION, Contracted Amount*: 8 220.00 , Reported Amount**: 0.00
  • Contractor: LIREX BG Ltd., Contracted Amount*: 25 958.40 , Reported Amount**: 25 958.40
  • Contractor: National Centre for Regional Development (NCRD), Contracted Amount*: 29 940.00 , Reported Amount**: 0.00
Subcontractors None
Members of the Consortium None

Notes:

* The projected contract value may be lower than the reported one because of any of the following reasons:

  • For physical person, the contracted value does not include the employer expenses, which are admissible expenses and are accounted under the project
  • The Beneficiary has reported expense only with an invoice without a contract with the selected contractor
  • The beneficiary has reported over again expenses to the MA

** This column represents the amount of costs claimed by the beneficiary

Indicators

Indicator 1 Number of joint events, Measure Unit: Брой, Base Value: 0.00 , Target amount: 5.00 , Reached amount: 0.00
Indicator 2 Number of studies, analyses, publications, methodoligies, Measure Unit: Брой, Base Value: 0.00 , Target amount: 2.00 , Reached amount: 0.00

Financial Information

Total Project cost 710 377.01 BGN
Grant 710 377.01 BGN
Self amount 0.00 BGN
Total actual amounts paid 188 573.49 BGN
Percentage of EU co-financing 100.00 %

Financial Corrections

None

Notes:

1 The quoted value represents the maximum amount of the imposed financial correction. Depending on the performance of the contract, the actual amount of the deducted financial correction may be lower.

2 A financial correction with a zero total value means that it has been canceled as a result of a court judgment.

Procurements

Procedure 1 Subject to due process: Delivery of IT and communication equipment, Estimated Amount: 83 807.32
  • Differentiated position 1: Доставка на преносими компютри
    Contractor: LIREX BG Ltd.
    Contract total funded value: 25 958.40
  • Differentiated position 2: Доставка на преносими компютри за графична обработка, видео монтажи и стриймване онлайн
    Contractor: SMART DIGITAL SOLUTION
    Contract total funded value: 8 220.00
Procedure 2 Subject to due process: Delivery of IT and communication equipment for Norwegian Barents Secretariat, Estimated Amount: 36 182.86
Procedure 3 Subject to due process: Delivery of promotional materials, Estimated Amount: 7 334.36
Procedure 4 Subject to due process: Delivery of video equipment, Estimated Amount: 7 823.32
Procedure 5 Subject to due process: Methodology for data visualization, Estimated Amount: 35 214.72
  • Differentiated position 1: Разработка на методика за визуализация/графично представяне на данни и информация
    Contractor: National Centre for Regional Development (NCRD)
    Contract total funded value: 29 940.00
Procedure 6 Subject to due process: Software development , Estimated Amount: 191 671.34

Notes:

All amounts are in Bulgarian lev (BGN) / 1 EUR = 1,95583 BGN