The Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community aims to conclude a service contract that is expected to contribute to the further integration of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine into the European transport market through targeted technical assistance and capacity-building activities. It will support the gradual alignment of their transport sectors with the Transport Community's standards, policies and practices, as well as with the relevant EU transport acquis and regulatory framework. In particular, the project will provide technical assistance to support the transposition and effective implementation of EU transport legislation, contributing to progress towards regulatory alignment and compliance. It will also support the preparation of studies, analyses and research in priority areas of the Transport Community, with a view to improving the efficiency, safety, sustainability and connectivity of transport systems in the three countries. Through targeted capacity-building activities, the project will strengthen the administrative, institutional and technical capacities of relevant national authorities and other sector stakeholders. Specific tasks, deliverables, and requirements will be detailed and described in the Tender Specifications.