Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1409b-57c3-7042-ba38-44e5e949788a/germany-proofreading-services-copy-editing-academicresearch-publications-br closed DE open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Proofreading services – Copy-editing academic/research publications British English [German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) gGmbH](https://tendernation.io/buyers/german-institute-of-development-and-sustainability-idos-ggmbh) Estimated value €260,000 Published 22 Jan 2026 Deadline Closed 4 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender IDOS intends to conclude a Framework Agreement (max. 4 years) for creating a pool of 6 professional copy-editors for academic / research publications in British English. The task requires excellent command of the English language at native or near-native level. The bidder must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to C2 at least, including proven experience in editing academic publications in the field of development policy and mastery of discipline-specific terminology at native or near-native level (exclusion criterion). ## CPV classification Proofreading services Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 47860-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/47860-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) gGmbH: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/german-institute-of-development-and-sustainability-idos-ggmbh) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)