Can a private company be member of a consortium, which bids for the tender?
A private company can be a co-bidder given that they fulfil the eligibility criteria as described in Section 5.2 of the Terms of Reference.
What are the requirements for a consortium partner, can they have a commercial purpose?
According to eligibility criterion number 4 in section 5.2 of the Terms of Reference, the lead bidder must be non-profit-making and have a non-commercial purpose. This criterion does not apply to co-bidders. Accordingly, consortia may include co-bidders having a commercial purpose. Please note, however, that all consortium members are required to have experience working with civil society in the relevant country.