Services for the production of podcasts
The Belastingdienst and Douane are experiencing a growing need for podcasts as an internal and external communication tool. There is no framework agreement in place, as a result of which the Concern Directie Communicatie (CDC) and Douane are seeking a new agreement for the facilitation, production, and distribution of podcasts, including advisory services. The contract is public and focuses on providing a full service, from concept development and scriptwriting to technical production, hosting, distribution, and evaluation. The contracting authority expects a partner with experience working with public organizations, who understands the legal frameworks, and is capable of realizing a consistent, accessible, and high-quality podcast series. The procurement requires transparency, quality control, and clear planning, with an emphasis on collaboration with internal stakeholders and ensuring confidentiality.
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01What is being requested
The Belastingdienst and Douane are experiencing a growing need for podcasts as an internal and external communication tool. There is no framework agreement in place, as a result of which the Concern Directie Communicatie (CDC) and Douane are seeking a new agreement for the facilitation, production, and distribution of podcasts, including advisory services. The contract is public and focuses on providing a full service, from concept development and scriptwriting to technical production, hosting, distribution, and evaluation. The contracting authority expects a partner with experience working with public organizations, who understands the legal frameworks, and is capable of realizing a consistent, accessible, and high-quality podcast series. The procurement requires transparency, quality control, and clear planning, with an emphasis on collaboration with internal stakeholders and ensuring confidentiality.
Within the Belastingdienst and Douane, the demand for the use of podcasts as an internal and external communication tool is increasing and there is no framework agreement. Therefore, a need has arisen within the Concern Directie Communicatie (hereinafter ‘CDC’) and Douane for an agreement for the facilitation, production, and distribution of podcasts, including associated advisory services.
02Outcome
PixelX B.V.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
05Bidders in this segment
06Tender documents
07Legal themes that may be relevant here
08Frequently asked questions
What is the scope of the assignment for podcast services?
What is the purpose of using podcasts within the Belastingdienst and Douane?
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09Estimated value versus the market
€ 500K
€ 1,1 mln
€ 3,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 92 · diensten n=149