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EU procurement Automation and Workplace Management (Managed Service Provider)
Stichting Onderwijs Midden-Limburg · Open · 1 lots · 410574
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
72000000 · IT services: consultan
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-74d
Apr 3, 2026 · 17:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
4 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
EU procurement for the delivery of integral ICT services and workplace management by a Managed Service Provider for Stichting Onderwijs Midden-Limburg. The assignment focuses on modernization, cloud-first management, and a transition to a dedicated Azure environment.
Services · Open · European procedure
EuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
The delivery of modern, integrated ICT services as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for approximately 850 employees and 7,100 students across nine locations. The assignment includes technical management, service management, the implementation of a private Azure environment, and the migration to a dedicated environment. The agreement has an initial term of 5 years with five extension options of 1 year each.
EU public procurement Automation and workplace management (Managed Service Provider, MSP)
1EU procurement Automation and Workplace Management (Managed Service Provider)—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus heavily on the qualitative substantiation, as the price is only worth 35 out of 100 points. Ensure a seamless migration plan to the new Azure environment to meet the requirement for full control. Keep the price strictly within the specified range to avoid exclusion.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
The bid must be clear and strictly follow the layout of the appendices.Important
The maximum allowed number of A4 pages per appendix must be strictly observed.Important
All appendices must be legally signed.Important
Bids falling outside the price range (€ 2,500,000.00 - € 4,300,000.00) will be disregarded.Important
The Bidder is personally responsible for anonymizing questions in TenderNed.Important
Bids must be submitted no later than the deadline via the digital procurement vault of TenderNed.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 1
Meet the stated suitability requirements regarding technical competence and provide references that meet the specified criteria.Technical
Financial · 1
Meet the grounds for exclusion.Financial
Other · 1
The Bidder signs the UEA legally, unconditionally, and without reservation.Other
05Exclusion 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).
06Award criteria
The solution and substantiationMaximaal 25 punten
Assessment of the proposed solution and the accompanying substantiation.
Support and partnershipMaximaal 20 punten
Assessment of the support and the role as a partner.
Opportunities (dossier)Maximaal 20 punten
Assessment of the opportunities within the dossier.
PriceMaximaal 35 punten
The score is determined based on the minimum price (€ 2,500,000.00) and the maximum price (€ 4,300,000.00). Bids at the minimum price receive 35 points, the maximum price receives 0 points.
07Process & timeline
Publication (via TenderNed)
02-02-26
Deadline for receiving questions before 17:00 (1st round)
16-02-26
Publication of NvI (1st round)
27-02-26
Deadline for receiving questions before 17:00 (2nd round)
13-03-26
Publication of NvI (2nd round)
20-03-26
Closing of tender period / Receipt and opening of bids (17:00)
03-04-26
Plenary meeting project group - consensus meeting
25-05-26
Sending provisional award and rejections
15-06-26
Planned Final award
13-07-26
08Value in context
Estimate not published
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.
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Afas Software B.V.SME9932×
2Centric Netherlands B.V.SME9756×
3KPN B.V.SME9727×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME9725×
5Visma Raet B.V.SME9618×
6Visma Roxit B.V.SME9616×
10Tender documents
TN568885 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260202120008pdfFeb 3, 2026 · 140 KB
Bijlage 3. Verklaring referentiesdocxFeb 3, 2026 · 134 KB
Bijlage 5. arbit-2022_sept2022pdfFeb 3, 2026 · 455 KB
Bijlage 2. Prijzenblad SOMLxlsxFeb 3, 2026 · 37 KB
uea_568885_20260202113849pdfFeb 3, 2026 · 319 KB
Bijlage 1. Programma van Eisen SOMLdocxFeb 3, 2026 · 69 KB
Bijlage 4. Concept Dienstverleningsovereenkomst SOMLdocxFeb 3, 2026 · 85 KB
Bijlage 6. algemene-inkoopvoorwaarden-soml-2016-07-04pdfFeb 3, 2026 · 254 KB
Beschrijvend document EA MSP Stichting Onderwijs Midden Limburg v1pdfFeb 3, 2026 · 685 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionelAdvies 59> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een opdracht voor de levering van postdiensten en bezorging. InAdvies 134> Europese openbare aanbesteding levering en onderhoud van lockers op scholen. Klager schrijft niet in omdat de opdracht volgens hAdvies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kun
12Frequently asked questions
What is the substantive scope of the requested IT services?
The assignment includes the delivery of IT consultancy, software development, internet, and support services with a specific focus on automation and workplace management for an educational institution.
Which suitability requirements must Managed Service Providers meet?
Bidders must have proven experience as a Managed Service Provider within education or a comparable public sector, including the management of digital transformation initiatives, platform maintenance, and security management.
Which general terms and conditions apply to the IT agreement?
The agreement is governed by the Algemene Rijksvoorwaarden bij IT-overeenkomsten 2022 (ARBIT-2022), established by decision of the Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs on 22 August 2022.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 327K
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
€ 2,5 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436