Childcare waiting time survey 2026–2030

Summary

The tender concerns monitoring and researching childcare waiting times in the European Netherlands and the Caribbean Netherlands for 2026–2030. The service provider must collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, explain changes in waiting times and their causes, and present the results in accessible annual reports and a public dashboard for quarterly figures in the European Netherlands. The estimated contract value is EUR 450,000 excluding VAT. The agreement runs from 4 January 2027 to 31 May 2031, with an option for the contracting authority to extend it once on a budget-neutral basis until 31 August 2031. The tender submission deadline is 9 October 2026 at 10:00. The bidder must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity, relevant registration and experience in quantitative and qualitative research and childcare-sector research. Quality accounts for 90% of the evaluation and price for 10%; the price range is EUR 400,000–450,000 excluding VAT and the quality response is limited to 4,000 words. Key performance obligations include allocating at least 5% of the contract value to a social-return initiative, applying diversity and inclusion considerations, maintaining project-team availability, and complying with data-protection and invoicing requirements.