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IX for Social inclusion and cohesion

Type
Services
75110000 · General government ser
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-49d
Apr 28, 2026 · 13:00
Knock-outs
5
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
4 criteria
Caution — high thresholdconfidence high

The Innovation Impact Challenge is a competition for entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions for societal issues through a phased process (feasibility study and R&D).

Services · Open · National procedure

5 exclusion grounds
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
April 28, 2026
13:00
Scope
National
National procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
General government services
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 75ServicesSocial inclusionSocial cohesionImmersive experience

01What is being requested

The Innovation Impact Challenge is a pre-commercial procurement process for developing innovations via two phases: Phase 1: Feasibility study (maximum 6 months) and Phase 2: Applied research and development (maximum 2 years).

Are you a creative and innovative entrepreneur, do you work with Immersive Experiences (IX) and do you want to apply your ideas in a new context? Then this 'Innovation Impact Challenge: IX for Social inclusion and cohesion' might be for you. In this call, you will read more about the challenges and the type of innovations we are looking for, and discover how you can participate in this Innovation Impact Challenge.

75110000Services
1IX for Social inclusion and cohesion

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure a strong substantiation of the impact and social reach, as this is a core criterion. Ensure that the project plan complies exactly with the prescribed formats to prevent exclusion. When pricing, take into account that IP remains with you, which justifies a lower price than in the case of full IP transfer.
Read automatically from the tender documents using AI. Always verify against the original documents.

03Points of attention

Important · 6
Completeness: An incomplete bid may lead to exclusion.Important
Maximum amount: The bid may not exceed the maximum amount mentioned in the call (including VAT).Important
Language: The bid must be drafted in Dutch.Important
Project scope: A complete project must be offered; part of a project is not permitted.Important
Intellectual Property: The contractor retains the IP, but the contracting authority acquires specific rights of use.Important
Contact prohibition: It is not permitted to seek contact with members of the assessment committee or representatives of the contracting authority prior to phase 1.Important

04Can I take part?

Financial · 1
Able to execute the assignment with existing financial resources; no known claims or necessary investments that jeopardize continuity.Financial
Technical · 1
Enterprises must have research and development capacity.Technical
Exclusion ground · 5
Not convicted by irrevocable judgment for specific criminal offenses (including art. 140, 177, 225, etc. WvSr).Exclusion ground
Not in a state of bankruptcy, liquidation, suspension of payments, or composition.Exclusion ground
Not convicted of offenses that jeopardize professional integrity or for serious professional misconduct such as fraud and corruption.Exclusion ground
Comply with obligations for the payment of social security contributions and taxes.Exclusion ground
Registered in the professional register or trade register of the Member State of establishment.Exclusion ground

05Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds (5)
  • Not convicted by irrevocable judgment for specific criminal offenses (including art. 140, 177, 225, etc. WvSr).
  • Not in a state of bankruptcy, liquidation, suspension of payments, or composition.
  • Not convicted of offenses that jeopardize professional integrity or for serious professional misconduct such as fraud and corruption.
  • Comply with obligations for the payment of social security contributions and taxes.
  • Registered in the professional register or trade register of the Member State of establishment.

06Award criteria

Impactweight n/a

To what extent does the innovation contribute to the challenge of the call and is this realistic? Assessment is based on the potential contribution to the challenge, applicability in context, potential reach (user need and social acceptance) and the qualitative/quantitative substantiation.

Innovation and expertiseweight n/a

Assessment of the degree of innovation and the plausibility that the approach leads to a concrete solution. In phase 1, the focus is on overseeing the trajectory, posing feasibility questions, recognizing risks and the presence of expertise. In phase 2, the focus is on the elaboration of R&D challenges and the plan for mitigating risks via concrete milestones.

Economic perspectiveweight n/a

To what extent the innovation can succeed in the Dutch market (and beyond) and whether customers will use/purchase the innovation. In phase 1, it concerns the business model and the added value for customers; in phase 2, it concerns the business plan, the involvement of parties and the path to commercialization.

Priceweight n/a

Optional criterion. At the minimum price or lower, a project receives the maximum number of points; at the maximum price, 0 points. Between minimum and maximum, scoring is linear. If the minimum price has not been specified, it is € 0.

07Value 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.

08Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1CINOP B.V.SME64
2Centric Netherlands B.V.SME54
3InterConcept B.V.SME52
4YER Interim Solutions B.V.SME3810×
5KenonzUnknown3611×
6Adtac B.V. | Tilt potentialSME36

09Tender documents

Oproep Innovation Impact Challenge IX Sociale Inclusie en CohesiepdfMar 31, 2026 · 685 KB
TN580220 - EFE3 Vrijwillige aankondiging van een opdracht 20260331153835pdfMar 31, 2026 · 190 KB
Handleiding Innovation Impact Challenge ondernemers maart 2026pdfMar 31, 2026 · 742 KB
richtlijn-zelftoets-publieke-waarden-ix-1.0pdfMar 31, 2026 · 194 KB
toelichtingsdocument-wetgeving-ix-1.0pdfMar 31, 2026 · 290 KB

10Legal themes that may be relevant here

11Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of the Innovation Impact Challenge?
The Innovation Impact Challenge is an innovation competition in which entrepreneurs are challenged to develop and bring new products and/or services to market to solve societal problems.
How is the assignment divided into phases?
The enterprises with the best bids receive a contract for a feasibility study. The enterprises with the most promising feasibility studies then receive the contract to further develop their product and/or service.
Which themes are central to this challenge?
The challenge focuses on two themes: Theme 1 concerns the support of key persons as a bridge between government and citizens, and Theme 2 focuses on social cohesion for connected and resilient communities.
What expertise is sought for this assignment?
Creative and innovative entrepreneurs with expertise in Immersive Experiences (IX) who want to apply their ideas in a new context for social inclusion and cohesion are sought.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

12Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 248K
median
€ 600K
p75
€ 2,0 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 75 · diensten n=249