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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
79110000
Estimated value
€ 5,40M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Tender for the provision of legal advisory and representation services by a general counsel for the Municipality of Zaanstad via a framework agreement.
Services · Open · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 79ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the provision of legal services for the Municipality of Zaanstad via a framework agreement for two years with two extensions. The scope is estimated at approximately 4,000 hours per year for various legal specialisms.
The Municipality of Zaanstad wishes to enter into a framework agreement for the execution of legal services (general counsel), for the next two years with two options for extension of one year each. 1 January 2026 is the intended commencement date of the agreement. After the end of the framework agreement, the provisions of this framework agreement remain in force insofar as this is necessary for the settlement of ongoing obligations.
1Legal services€5,400,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure that the experience with larger municipal organisations is clearly demonstrated. Focus the quality proposal specifically on the training programme for knowledge management. Note the strict formal requirements when submitting the various declarations.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The bid must be unconditional without reservations.Important
There is an obligation for Social Return of 2% of the total contract value.Important
Bidders must take the Zero-emission zone into account from 2030.Important
The assignment is essentially exclusive in nature.Important
Signing of specific declarations must be performed by a statutory representative.Important
04Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standing in accordance with paragraph 4.2.1.Financial
Technical · 1
Technical ability and professional competence in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2.Technical
Professional capability · 1
Requirements regarding professional competence in accordance with paragraph 4.2.3.Professional capability
Exclusion ground · 1
Compliance with exclusion grounds such as EU sanction measures Russia, statutory exclusion grounds, serious professional misconduct and Bibob investigation.Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- Compliance with exclusion grounds such as EU sanction measures Russia, statutory exclusion grounds, serious professional misconduct and Bibob investigation.
06Award criteria
qualityweight n/a
Assessment of the quality in accordance with the elaboration in chapter 5.1.2 and 5.1.3.
priceweight n/a
Assessment of the price in accordance with the elaboration in chapter 5.1.1.
07Process & timeline
Publication of tender documents
19 juni 2025
Submission of questions for First Memorandum of Information
4 juli 2025 12:00
Sending First Memorandum of Information
10 juli 2025
Submission of questions for Second Memorandum of Information
1 augustus 2025 12:00
Sending Second Memorandum of Information
7 augustus 2025
Closing date for submission of bids
29 augustus 2025 12:00
Assessment of documents by assessment team
1 september t/m 12 september 2025
Presentations
15 t/m 17 september 2025
Sending provisional award decision
19 september 2025
Submission of evidence
26 september 2025
End of stand-still period
17 oktober 2025
Commencement date of agreement
1 januari 2026
08Value in context
€5,400,000
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Maandag Interim Professionals B.V.SME100387×
2Daan B.V.SME99154×
3YER Nederland B.V.SME9997×
4BMC Implementatie MarktplaatsenUnknown9861×
5Eiffel B.V.SME9853×
6Yacht B.V.SME9756×
10Tender documents
TN532358 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251208110746pdfDec 9, 2025 · 13 KB
Bijlage NvI 2 - wijz bijlage 4 - Verklaring referentiedocxAug 7, 2025 · 81 KB
Nota van Inlichtingen nr. 2pdfAug 7, 2025 · 182 KB
Bijlage NvI 1 - wijziging bijlage 4 - Verklaring referentiedocxJul 10, 2025 · 80 KB
Nota van Inlichtingen nr. 1pdfJul 10, 2025 · 87 KB
TN532358 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250710160044pdfJul 10, 2025 · 13 KB
TN532358 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250619110037pdfJun 20, 2025 · 12 KB
Bijlage 1 - Programma van Eisen - advocaatdienstenpdfJun 20, 2025 · 414 KB
Bijlage 4 - Verklaring referentiedocxJun 20, 2025 · 79 KB
uea_532358_20250619105826pdfJun 20, 2025 · 330 KB
Bijlage 5 - raamovereenkomst (concept)docxJun 20, 2025 · 859 KB
Bijlage 8a - Verklaring SROI verplichting - blanco versie 202506docxJun 20, 2025 · 62 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
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12Frequently asked questions
What is the intended duration of the framework agreement for legal services?
The framework agreement has a duration of two years, with two extension possibilities of one year each.
What is the intended commencement date of the agreement?
The intended commencement date of the agreement is 1 January 2026.
What is the scope of the requested legal services?
The contractor supports the Municipality of Zaanstad in the legal field by means of legal services, including litigation assistance for the civil court and the administrative court.
What requirements are imposed on the conflict of interest situation of the contractor?
The contractor commits to assisting the Municipality of Zaanstad and ensures that the lawyers of the firm do not handle matters of other clients that involve or could lead to a conflict of interest with the Municipality of Zaanstad.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 200K
€ 200K
median
€ 640K
€ 640K
p75
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
€ 5,4 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949