2009/856/EC: Commission Decision of 27 November 2009 concerning the adoption of a financing decision for 2010 for communication measures, studies, evaluations and on a direct grant to the OIE based on Article 168(1)(c) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002
Data as of 2026-07-04 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗
The activities for the implementation of the communication measures, the studies and evaluations and on a direct grant to the OIE, as set out in the Annex, are hereby adopted. It constitutes a financing decision in the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.
The maximum contribution authorised by this Decision for the implementation of the Programme is set at EUR 3 685 000 to be financed from the following Budgetary Line of the General Budget of the European Communities for 2009: — Budgetary Line no 17 04 02 01: EUR 3 685 000. These appropriations may also cover interest due for late payment.
The grants for the OIE will be awarded through a grant agreement without a call for proposals as the OIE is the intergovernmental organisation for improving animal health worldwide and has therefore a de facto monopoly, in accordance with the conditions detailed in the annexed work programme.
ANNEX COUNCIL DECISION 2009/470/EC OF 25 MAY 2009 ON EXPENDITURE IN THE VETERINARY FIELD, AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 20, 22, 23 AND 41 THEREOF — ACTIVITIES FOR 2010 1.1. Introduction This programme contains 6 implementing measures for the year 2010. On the basis of the objectives given in the Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field, the distribution of budget and the main actions are the following: — for grants (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.2): — A Community financial contribution, for the financing of the dissemination of the proceedings of the international conference on ‘Evolving veterinary education for a safer world’, organised by the OIE from 12-14 October 2009, of EUR 50 000 constituting a Community co-financing of at maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs. — A Community financial contribution, for the financing of the International Conference on Foot and Mouth Disease, organised by the OIE in 2010, of EUR 200 000 constituting a Community co-financing of at maximum 33 % of the total eligible costs. — for procurement (implemented in direct centralised management) (1,3): — Use of framework contract for the performance of a study to support a report on the animal health situation and the cost effectiveness of the implementation of programmes for the eradication control and monitoring of animal diseases up to a maximum of EUR 100 000. — Use of framework contract for the performance of a communication campaign to promote ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ up to a maximum of EUR 200 000. — Use of framework contract for publications and the dissemination of information and the strategy on animal welfare up to a maximum of EUR 230 000. — Use of framework contract for publications and the dissemination of information to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles up to a maximum of EUR 2 905 000. 1.2. Grants 1.2.1. Community financial contribution, for the financing of the dissemination of the proceedings of the international conference on ‘Evolving veterinary education for a safer world’, organised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) from 12-14 October 2009 Grants shall be covered by a written agreement. Legal basis Article 23 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Objectives to be fulfilled and foreseen results The OIE has organised a worldwide conference on ‘Evolving veterinary education for a safer world’, from 12-14 October 2009. The OIE conference could ensure a better understanding of the Community policy on animal health amongst deans and directors of veterinary institutions and key national policy makers from all over the world and in developing veterinary education in the participating countries. Financial support by the Community for the dissemination of the proceedings related to the OIE global conference is therefore in line with its goal to improve the veterinary situation in the Community. Description and objectives of the implementing measure A Community financial contribution, for the financing of the dissemination of the proceedings of the international conference on ‘Evolving veterinary education for a safer world’, organised by the OIE from 12-14 October 2009. Implementation Direct centralised Direct award Article 168(1)(c) Maximum possible rate of co-financing At maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs 1.2.2. A Community financial contribution, for the financing of the International Conference on Foot and Mouth Disease, organised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in 2010 Grants shall be covered by a written agreement. Legal basis Article 23 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Objectives to be fulfilled and foreseen results The OIE is planning an International Conference on foot and mouth disease during 2010. This conference will support the actions identified in the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new Animal Health Strategy for the EU (2007 to 2013). Therefore it is appropriate for the Community to contribute to this initiative in order to achieve a better protection from this disease. Description and objective of the implementing measure The Community will support the OIE in the organisation of this International Conference. Implementation Direct centralised Direct award Article 168(1)(c) Maximum possible rate of co-financing At maximum 33 % of the total eligible costs related to the organisation of the International Conference. 1.3. Procurement The global budgetary envelope reserved in 2009 for the procurement contracts amounts to EUR 3 435 000. 1.3.1. Performance of a study to support a report on the animal health situation and the cost effectiveness of the implementation of programmes for the eradication control and monitoring of animal diseases Legal basis Article 41 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Indicative number and type of contracts envisaged One service contract (use of existing framework contract) Subject of the contracts envisaged To prepare a study that is to be used as a contribution towards finalising the report as mentioned in Article 41 of Decision 2009/470/EC Implementation Direct centralised Indicative timeframe for launching the procurement procedure Specific contract Conclusion of one specific service contract (during the first quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference SANCO/2008/01/055 1.3.2. Communication campaign to promote ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ Legal basis Article 20 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Indicative number and type of contracts envisaged One service contract (use of existing framework contract) Subject of the contracts envisaged To prepare a communication campaign including different communication actions in preparation of the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’, in order to promote the Animal Health Community policy during that year Implementation Direct centralised Indicative timeframe for launching the procurement procedure Specific contract Conclusion of one specific service contract (during the second quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference SANCO/2009/A1/005 1.3.3. Publications and dissemination of information related to the strategy on animal welfare Legal basis Article 20 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Indicative number and type of contracts envisaged A maximum of three service contracts (use of existing framework contracts) Subject of the contracts envisaged As foreseen in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010, the following activities, corresponding to Areas 4 and 5 of the Plan, are envisaged for 2010: — Developing an interactive website on animal welfare to promote the Animal Welfare strategies and initiatives, and updating and managing its content; — Follow up to the Welfare Quality® project (http://www.welfarequality.net/everyone). The Welfare Quality® project is supported by the Commission in order to create animal based welfare indicators and to improve the marketing of animal products with high welfare content; — Farmland website and teacher toolbox – further developments. Development of additional languages for the website, integrating existing similar projects into Farmland teacher toolbox strategy, developing an European study on existing animal welfare educational programs; — Organizing events/conferences on animal welfare education; — Organizing a drawing contest for children for a new design to be used on promotional materials. Implementation Direct centralised Indicative timeframe for launching the procurement procedure Specific contract Conclusion of a maximum of three specific service contracts (during the first quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference SANCO/2009/A1/005 1.3.4. Publications and dissemination of information to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles Legal basis Article 20 of Decision 2009/470/EC Budgetary line 17 04 02 01 Indicative number and type of contracts envisaged A maximum of seven service contracts (use of existing framework contracts) Subject of the contracts envisaged — Veterinary Week 2010: — A two day conference in Brussels with all stakeholders; — A video and printed materials to be developed for the general public on the importance of identification and traceability of animals; — Events to be organised in all Member States for students in Veterinary Universities and the general public during the Veterinary Week and supporting materials to be developed, to raise awareness of animal health issues, including for instance the EU Animal Health Strategy, identification and traceability of animals and rabies. — Promoting the Animal Health Community policy in line with the Animal Health Strategy: — Prolongation of the promotion campaign using a customised van travelling around the EU, stopping off at agricultural shows, veterinary conventions, tourism fairs, and schools; — Printed materials to be developed for the general public on pet passports, in all EU languages; — On-line handbook on rabies prevention to be developed for the general public, to be translated in several key languages. Implementation Direct centralised Indicative timeframe for launching the procurement procedure Specific contract Conclusion of a maximum of seven specific service contracts (during the first and second quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference SANCO/2009/A1/005
Source: EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the EU), © European Union, reuse permitted under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.