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Kiesraad - EA Election Evaluation Studies

Type
Services
73000000
Estimated value
€ 2,05M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence low

The Kiesraad – Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has divided 4 election evaluation studies into four lots. Each agreement will be concluded with one party, with a start date of 1 September 2025. The procurement is public, not traded via Europe (digital trade not applicable), CPV code 73000000. The publication date is 2 May 2025; the deadline is 11 June 2025 10:00 UTC. The value is not stated, but the procurement has since been awarded (status awarded).

Services · Open · European procedure

Sustainability countsEuropean
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
€2,050,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
Ongoing
10:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
4
4 lots
Main CPV code
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 73ServicesEU tenderGreen / SPP

01What is being requested

The Kiesraad – Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has divided 4 election evaluation studies into four lots. Each agreement will be concluded with one party, with a start date of 1 September 2025. The procurement is public, not traded via Europe (digital trade not applicable), CPV code 73000000. The publication date is 2 May 2025; the deadline is 11 June 2025 10:00 UTC. The value is not stated, but the procurement has since been awarded (status awarded).

The Kiesraad investigates the course and process of elections in the Netherlands. This usually takes place shortly after an election; in the future, these studies may also be conducted for referendums. Through evaluation studies, the Kiesraad gains insight into the election process, the quality of the election, and possible improvements to the process. Evaluation studies are deployed for the evaluation of elections. The procurement is divided into four lots. An agreement will be concluded with one party per lot. The intention is that the agreements will enter into force on 1 September 2025.

73000000€ 2,05MServices
1Qualitative election evaluation study based on focus groups and interviews€450,000
2Quantitative election evaluation study based on questionnaires (1)€575,000
3Measurement of polling stations€425,000
4Sample accessibility of polling stations€600,000

02Outcome

Awarded

Kwink Groep BV

Award value
€450,000
vs. estimate
-78%

03Breakdown by lot

Qualitative election evaluation study based on focus groups and interviews€450,000
Quantitative election evaluation study based on questionnaires (1)€575,000
Measurement of polling stations€425,000
Sample accessibility of polling stations€600,000

04Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • 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).

05Value in context

€2,050,000

06Bidders in this segment

#Likely bidderFitWins
1SEO Economisch OnderzoekUnknown8610×
2Panteia B.V.SME8511×
3I&O Research B.V.SME8410×
4Regioplan Beleidsonderzoek B.V.SME84
5Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME8211×
6Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME79

07Legal themes that may be relevant here

08Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the evaluation studies by the Kiesraad?
The studies serve to gain insight into the election process, the quality of the elections, and to identify possible improvements to the process.
What is the intended commencement date of the agreements?
The intention is that the agreements for the evaluation studies will enter into force on 1 September 2025.
Which methodologies are used for the different research assignments?
The methodologies include qualitative research via focus groups and interviews, quantitative research through online questionnaires, data analysis of polling stations, and sample-based checks on the physical accessibility of polling stations.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

09Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 165K
median
€ 413K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
€ 2,0 mln

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