Call for Proposals: Learner Reporting & Database Software Solution
EIT RawMaterials is inviting proposals for the development and provision of a learner reporting and database software solution to support the implementation of the European Raw Materials Academy (RM Academy) and the European Advanced Materials Academy (AM Academy). These Academies are flagship EU-funded initiatives designed to upskill and reskill Europe’s materials workforce. As part of this effort, EIT RawMaterials must collect, manage, and report learner data from a large and growing network of third-party training providers delivering courses across the raw and advanced materials value...
Overview of EIT RawMaterials
EIT RawMaterials is a ‘Knowledge and Innovation Communities’ (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aimed at promoting innovation in the raw materials sector across Europe. Established in 2015, EIT RawMaterials works to secure the sustainable supply of raw materials to the European industry by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship along the entire raw materials value chain. We are a knowledge-driven business and a catalyst for industrial progress. Our offerings leverage our expertise and that of our network – the world's largest network in the raw [and advanced] materials sector – which includes companies at every stage of evolution, from start-ups to market leaders, along with leading international universities, research organisations, and top experts and future talent from the sector. Our activities span from mining and mineral processing to material recycling and substitution, focusing on increasing resource efficiency and fostering a circular economy.
We inform policy, apply knowledge, accelerate innovation, create opportunity, and unlock commercial value – for our partners and customers throughout the raw materials value chain to develop the raw materials sector as a strategic strength and foundation for a secure, sustainable future for Europe. Our offerings are designed to help our partners and industry to be part of Europe’s strategic agenda to ensure supply chain security and make the ‘Green New Deal’ a reality that benefits the people of Europe and partner nations.
Overview of the Academies
The European Raw Materials Academy (RM Academy) and the European Advanced Materials Academy (AM Academy) are key components of Europe’s industrial skills strategy, funded by the European Commission and implemented by EIT RawMaterials.
The European Raw Materials Academy focuses on upskilling and reskilling Europe’s raw materials workforce across the entire value chain, from exploration and processing to recycling, circularity, and responsible sourcing. It primarily serves industrial professionals, SMEs, large enterprises, and public authorities through vocational, executive, and lifelong-learning formats.
The European Advanced Materials Academy strengthens Europe’s leadership in advanced and sustainable materials. It targets students, researchers, and professionals working in high-performance materials for sectors such as energy, mobility, electronics, and construction, promoting cross-disciplinary and future-oriented skills.
Both Academies will offer high-quality, future-oriented learning programmes aligned with EU policy priorities such as the Critical Raw Materials Act, the Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership, and the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
Objective of the Procurement
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RfP) is to procure a GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted digital solution that enables:
- The collection of learner data from 360+ external training providers
- Secure aggregation of 300,000+ learner records by 2029
- Clear dashboards and reporting functionalities to support mandatory reporting to the European Commission
The ideal solution will allow training providers to upload learner data via structured CSV imports through a secure portal, while enabling EIT RawMaterials’ internal team to manage, clean, analyze, and report on this data through a centralized database and dashboard interface. Proposals for both an ideal solution and a minimum viable solution will be considered.
Who Should Apply
This open call is addressed to:
- Software vendors
- Data management and reporting solution providers
Applicants do not need to be members of the EIT RawMaterials network. Proposals will be evaluated solely on technical quality, feasibility, team experience, and cost effectiveness.
Key Information
- Estimated contract duration: Annual contracts until the end of 2029
- Expected scale: 200,000–400,000 learner records
- Submission deadline: 6 February 2026
- Procurement type: Open competitive procedure
All interested parties are invited to download the full Request for Proposals document for detailed technical requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and timelines.
Proposal Submission
Queries and/or proposals should be directed to benjamin.maloney@eitrawmaterials.eu.
