Extension of the tender for the procurement of Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers within the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”
| Kramatorsk City | June 5, 2026 |
PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “FISHERMEN CLUB OF UKRAINE” (hereinafter referred to as FCU) announces the extension of the tender for the procurement of Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers within the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”.
The project is implemented under Grant Agreement No. 81322765 dated December 16, 2025, with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
The tender extension is conducted in order to attract additional participants and ensure an adequate level of competition for certain lots.
Date of Tender Extension Announcement: June 5, 2026.
Subject of Procurement
Lawyer services for Family Support Centers (only the lots for which sufficient competition was not ensured or no winner was selected are included in this extension).
| Lot No. | Lot Description |
| Lot 1 | Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers in Kyiv Oblast |
| Lot 2 | Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers in Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Lot 3 | Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers in Kherson Oblast |
| Lot 4 | Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Lot 5 | Lawyer Services for Family Support Centers in Kharkiv Oblast |
The exact service delivery location within each respective lot will be determined and communicated additionally during contract signing.
Service Delivery Format: Hybrid.
Estimated Workload: Up to approximately 160 hours per month, depending on project needs.
Cooperation Format: Service provision under a contract with an Individual Entrepreneur (FOP).
The service provider independently organizes the service delivery process and is not subject to the internal labor regulations of FCU.
Service Period: Until December 14, 2026 inclusive, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement of the Parties and/or in the event of an extension of the project implementation period.
Proposal Submission Deadline: Within 7 (seven) calendar days from the date of announcement, until June 11, 2026 inclusive.
All tender proposals received after 8:00 PM on June 11, 2026, will not be considered.
Tender proposals submitted before the announcement of the extension remain valid and will participate in further evaluation after the extended submission period ends.
Tender Proposal Requirements
The tender proposal must include:
Commercial Proposal
- Commercial proposal completed in accordance with the Tender Form in Excel or Word format;
- Signed and stamped scanned copy (if applicable).
Registration Documents
- Extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organizations;
- Copy of the taxpayer register extract or a document confirming the taxation system;
- Bank account confirmation letter and/or bank details.
Qualification Compliance Statement
- Completed according to the provided template;
- Signed and stamped (if applicable).
Resume/CV of the Service Provider
Scanned copies of registration documents shall be submitted together with the complete tender documentation package.
If the participant is not registered as an Individual Entrepreneur (FOP) at the time of submission, a confirmation letter regarding readiness to register as an FOP in case of selection as the winner may be provided.
Payment Terms
Payments shall be made in the national currency of Ukraine (UAH) via bank transfer to the service provider’s bank account.
Terms of Reference – Lawyer
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal consultations to beneficiaries regarding their rights, social protection, and access to governmental and partner services;
- Conduct initial assessments of legal needs and establish individual legal cases;
- Develop and support individualized legal assistance plans jointly with case managers and other project specialists;
- Prepare legal documents, applications, appeals, and other documents within the scope of competence;
- Coordinate referrals of beneficiaries to specialized legal services, government authorities, and partner organizations;
- Maintain regular communication with beneficiaries and provide information support;
- Maintain confidential documentation and prepare reports in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements;
- Participate in team meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, and case conferences;
- Cooperate with partners, community representatives, governmental institutions, and other stakeholders;
- Participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- Support beneficiary awareness activities regarding rights and available legal protection mechanisms;
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements when handling beneficiaries’ personal data.
Expected Results (KPIs)
- All beneficiaries requiring legal support receive consultations within established timelines;
- Regular legal case management and updates of legal support plans are ensured;
- Timely and effective referrals of beneficiaries to relevant legal services or governmental institutions;
- Legal documents and applications are prepared according to beneficiaries’ needs;
- Documentation and reporting are maintained in accordance with organizational procedures and/or donor requirements;
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements and professional ethical standards;
- Active participation in team meetings, case discussions, and multidisciplinary work;
- Effective coordination among beneficiaries, partners, and project stakeholders;
- Timely submission of reports in accordance with internal organizational and donor requirements.
Service Provider Requirements
- Higher legal education;
- Experience in providing legal consultations, legal assistance, or protection of beneficiaries’ rights;
- Previous experience with NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects is desirable;
- Knowledge of Ukrainian civil, administrative, social, and labor legislation;
- Experience in drafting legal documents, applications, appeals, and legal opinions;
- Experience cooperating with government institutions, communities, partners, and service providers;
- Documentation and reporting skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace;
- Experience working with legal databases (Liga:Zakon, YouControl, Verdictum, or similar) will be considered an advantage;
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills;
- Willingness to participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- High level of responsibility, attention to detail, ethical conduct, and ability to work in a multitasking environment;
- English language proficiency at A2 level or higher is desirable;
- A valid Attorney-at-Law Certificate (Bar License) will be considered an advantage.
Evaluation Process
The tender winner will be selected after financial and technical evaluation of submitted proposals based on the criteria outlined in Table 1, but no later than June 16, 2026.
Notification will be sent to the email address specified in the commercial proposal.
Evaluation of proposals will be conducted in accordance with FCU procurement procedures and the specific nature of the services being procured.
Proposals will be evaluated separately for each lot.
Table 1
Evaluation Criteria for Lawyers
| Criterion | Description | Weight (Points) |
| Relevant Experience | Experience in legal consultations, legal support, work with vulnerable population groups, protection of beneficiaries’ rights, preferably within NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects | 35 |
| Qualification and Education | Higher legal education; additional certifications, training, or Bar License will be considered an advantage | 20 |
| Quality and Completeness of Submitted Documents | Compliance with tender requirements, complete package of documents, logical structure and quality of document preparation | 10 |
| Financial Proposal (Price) | Best value for money, justification of the hourly rate | 30 |
| Additional Competencies / Skills | Communication and organizational skills, documentation management and reporting skills, proficiency in office software (MS Office / Google Workspace), English language knowledge | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Evaluation of proposals shall be conducted using the best value for money principle rather than solely based on the lowest price criterion.
The participant acknowledges and agrees that the tender organizer reserves the right to request additional documents and/or information from the participant or reject a proposal if other participants offer more advantageous conditions.
Tender Documentation:
Documents for Participants (RFQ) –RFQ Documents for Participants – Lawyer
FCU makes every effort to prevent, detect, and take action against all cases of fraud and abuse.
Tender proposals must be sent with the email subject line:
“Commercial Proposal: Lot No. __ – Lawyer (EMPOWER) — [Full Name]”
to the following email address:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |
У разі запитань звертайтеся за електронними адресами:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |