Ex-ante study on the effects of a proposed takeover on the provision of the Universal Postal Service in The Netherlands
This tender concerns an ex-ante study into the effects of a proposed takeover on the Universal Postal Service (UPS) in the Netherlands. The Autoriteit Consument en Markt (ACM) is requesting an independent party to conduct an in-depth analysis of the market structure, competitive position, pricing, service quality, and consumer protection following a potential merger or takeover. The study must evaluate the impact on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of the UPS in both urban and rural areas, taking into account regulations, contractual obligations, and societal interests. Additionally, the researcher must make recommendations for policy measures to mitigate negative effects and ensure the continuity of the UPS. The contracting authority expects a detailed report, including methodology, data analysis, scenarios, and an overview of potential risks and mitigation strategies. The study must be completed within a set timeframe and must meet the highest scientific and methodological standards.
Services · Restricted · European procedure
01What is being requested
This tender concerns an ex-ante study into the effects of a proposed takeover on the Universal Postal Service (UPS) in the Netherlands. The Autoriteit Consument en Markt (ACM) is requesting an independent party to conduct an in-depth analysis of the market structure, competitive position, pricing, service quality, and consumer protection following a potential merger or takeover. The study must evaluate the impact on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of the UPS in both urban and rural areas, taking into account regulations, contractual obligations, and societal interests. Additionally, the researcher must make recommendations for policy measures to mitigate negative effects and ensure the continuity of the UPS. The contracting authority expects a detailed report, including methodology, data analysis, scenarios, and an overview of potential risks and mitigation strategies. The study must be completed within a set timeframe and must meet the highest scientific and methodological standards.
Study postal services in the Netherland.r/nThe Procurement Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (MEA) is publishing this notification on behalf of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM). The purpose of this notification is to determine whether there are any parties interested to perform the abovementioned study. r/nSee attached document for further information.
02Exclusion 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).
03Value 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.
04Likely competitors
05Tender documents
06Legal themes that may be relevant here
07Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this study?
What is expected from the analysis of the postal services?
Which aspects of the Universal Postal Service must be investigated?
What is the expected output of the assignment?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
08Estimated value versus the market
€ 200K
€ 640K
€ 3,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949