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4 of 6 core insights found
Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
48000000 · Software and informati
Estimated value
€ 1,00M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
This is a market consultation by SURF for the supply of B2C software licenses for students and employees of educational institutions. The focus lies on Microsoft products, but also on Google and other brands, with the aim of cost savings and continuity.
Supplies · European procedure
EuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 48SuppliesEU tenderSurfspotLicensesMicrosoft
01What is being requested
Supply of Business to Consumer (B2C) licenses for private use by employees and students, specifically Microsoft Cloud and On premises products, but also Google products and other brands. The intended contract form is a framework agreement for 2 years with a 2-year extension.
This concerns a market consultation request for SURFspot supply of Business 2 Consumer Licenses (Microsoft, Google and other products) to students and employees. For more information, see the market consultation document.
1Market Consultation SURFspot B2C licenses€1,000,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus on providing a wide and flexible assortment that includes both current and future Microsoft products. Ensure a transparent pricing model that aligns with the objective of offering end users an educational rate. Demonstrate technical robustness regarding API connections and system integration.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The supplier must comply with the API requirements set by SURFspot (security, interoperability, documentation, and future-proofing).Important
The offering must be future-proof, including current and older versions and new products.Important
The service must align with MVI objectives (sustainability and social impact).Important
Account must be taken of the continuity of the offering after the expiry of the current contract.Important
Participation in this market consultation is mutually non-binding and does not grant any rights to the future procurement.Important
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).
05Process & timeline
Publication of Market Consultation document via Mercell
Maandag 23 maart
Send any questions to SURF via Mercell
Dinsdag 7 april 13:00 uur
Additional information following the received questions will be published via Mercell
Dinsdag 14 april
Submission of your response to the Market Consultation via Mercell
Vrijdag 8 mei
Oral session
Vrijdag 22 mei
Expected publication of procurement
begin juli
06Value in context
€1,000,000
07Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Protinus IT B.V.SME9736×
2COMPAREX Nederland B.V.SME9663×
3TOPdesk Nederland B.V.SME9615×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME9542×
5Afas Software B.V.SME9396×
6PinkRoccade Local Government B.V.SME9344×
08Tender documents
Marktconsultatie SURFspot B2C licenties.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 364 KB
Aanvullende informatie.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Onderscheidend vermogen.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Marktconsultatie.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 25 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 33 KB
Algemene gegevens indiener.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Productaanbod en certificering.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Samenwerking en inkooptraject.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 29 KB
Marktconsultatie documenten.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 35 KB
Leverings- en prijsmodel.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Kwaliteitsaspecten.pdfpdfMar 22, 2026 · 27 KB
09Legal themes that may be relevant here
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10Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for the offered licenses and the support?
The licenses must be documented according to the standards of Microsoft, Google and other products. In addition, confirmation of the service level, including uptime and support for license support, is required.
Which experience and certifications are relevant for the assessment?
Evidence of experience with setting up or managing B2C license campaigns is requested. Possession of valid certifications in the field of software delivery, such as NEN, ISO 9001 or equivalent, is considered an advantage.
For which target group and which products is the assignment intended?
The assignment concerns the supply of Business 2 Consumer (B2C) licenses, including products from Microsoft and Google, for students and employees of the affiliated educational and research institutions.
What is the purpose of this market consultation?
This market consultation serves as an exchange of information to consult market parties regarding the content and the process of a potential future procurement. This helps in determining the feasibility and the framework conditions of the assignment.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
11Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 350K
€ 350K
median
€ 737K
€ 737K
p75
€ 1,9 mln
€ 1,9 mln
€ 1,0 mln
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