The NPO wishes to renew the current contract for automated subtitling software on the Politiek & Nieuws channel. The current contract expires on 31 August 2023, and the organization aims for a 100% accessibility level, exceeding the legal minimum of 95%. The tender focuses on suppliers offering an advanced, real-time subtitling system, including continuous updates and support for multiple languages. The software must integrate seamlessly with the existing Access Services workflow, comply with privacy and security standards, and guarantee acceptance by the target group of people with hearing impairments. The NPO seeks a partner that proactively follows technological developments and offers the possibility for scalable expansion via sub-suppliers. The procedure is public, focused on supplies, and requires a demonstration of accuracy, user-friendliness, and compliance with the Media Act.
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01What is being requested
The NPO wishes to renew the current contract for automated subtitling software on the Politiek & Nieuws channel. The current contract expires on 31 August 2023, and the organization aims for a 100% accessibility level, exceeding the legal minimum of 95%. The tender focuses on suppliers offering an advanced, real-time subtitling system, including continuous updates and support for multiple languages. The software must integrate seamlessly with the existing Access Services workflow, comply with privacy and security standards, and guarantee acceptance by the target group of people with hearing impairments. The NPO seeks a partner that proactively follows technological developments and offers the possibility for scalable expansion via sub-suppliers. The procedure is public, focused on supplies, and requires a demonstration of accuracy, user-friendliness, and compliance with the Media Act.
The Access Services department ensures the accessibility of programs on behalf of the public broadcasters. Automated subtitling software is currently in use for the political channel. The current contract expires on 31 August 2023. The NPO recognizes that automatic subtitles are rapidly evolving and aims to be both compliant and to provide the best experience to the primary target group: people with hearing impairments. Accessibility is standardized in the Media Act at a minimum of 95%. The NPO's ambition is 100%. The NPO wishes to keep pace with the developments of the supplier and any sub-s
02Outcome
NotuBiz Nederland 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 leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
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08Frequently asked questions
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09Estimated value versus the market
€ 340K
€ 750K
€ 2,2 mln
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