The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir), in collaboration with the Norwegian Local Government Organisation (KS), will initiate and implement the model municipal project "Equal Municipalities". The initiative corresponds to assignment O26 in Bufdir's award letter for 2026, where the goal is to strengthen the municipalities' prerequisites for fulfilling the activity and reporting obligation under Section 24 of the Equality and Discrimination Act, which requires public authorities to work actively, purposefully and systematically to promote equality and prevent discrimination in all their activities. In parallel with the development and testing of measures in the municipalities, a follow-up research project will be carried out. Bufdir hereby announces a follow-up research project on "Equal Municipalities". The purpose is to develop empirical knowledge about how the initiative functions as a tool to strengthen the municipalities' work on equality and non-discrimination. The follow-up research will provide insight into development, implementation, which mechanisms/circumstances/contextual conditions promote or inhibit goal achievement, and what changes the efforts contribute to in the work of the municipalities. The knowledge from the follow-up research project will strengthen the decision-making basis for public authorities and other relevant actors working on the development of municipal gender equality policies, measures and administration.

The Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet in Norway from Europe region has released this tender for The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir), in collaboration with the Norwegian Local Government Organisation (KS), will initiate and implement the model municipal project "Equal Municipalities". The initiative corresponds to assignment O26 in Bufdir's award letter for 2026, where the goal is to strengthen the municipalities' prerequisites for fulfilling the activity and reporting obligation under Section 24 of the Equality and Discrimination Act, which requires public authorities to work actively, purposefully and systematically to promote equality and prevent discrimination in all their activities. In parallel with the development and testing of measures in the municipalities, a follow-up research project will be carried out. Bufdir hereby announces a follow-up research project on "Equal Municipalities". The purpose is to develop empirical knowledge about how the initiative functions as a tool to strengthen the municipalities' work on equality and non-discrimination. The follow-up research will provide insight into development, implementation, which mechanisms/circumstances/contextual conditions promote or inhibit goal achievement, and what changes the efforts contribute to in the work of the municipalities. The knowledge from the follow-up research project will strengthen the decision-making basis for public authorities and other relevant actors working on the development of municipal gender equality policies, measures and administration. with tender notice no. 200421810-eu-supply published on 06 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 30 Oct 2026. This tender is sourced from EU Supply and is eligible for suppliers interested in Research and development services and related consultancy services, Research and development consultancy services, Research services, Research consultancy services, Social research services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15244949.