Oegstgeester Courant
The Municipality of Oegstgeest (part of Leiden) intends to distribute its municipal news via a door-to-door newspaper that meets strict requirements regarding reliability, frequency, and local content. The publication must be delivered on a fixed day every week, appear at least 48 times per year, and be available to at least 90% of households without 'No/No' stickers. The editorial focus must be strongly local, featuring broad social reporting aimed at Oegstgeest. In 2016, a multiple award procedure under negotiation was conducted in which only one party – the Oegstgeester Courant – met all requirements; the other candidates did not meet the standards for quality, local connection, and editorial content. Since then, one of the competitors has ceased its activities, meaning there is currently no alternative. Therefore, the municipality is opting for a negotiation procedure without publication.
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01What is being requested
The Municipality of Oegstgeest (part of Leiden) intends to distribute its municipal news via a door-to-door newspaper that meets strict requirements regarding reliability, frequency, and local content. The publication must be delivered on a fixed day every week, appear at least 48 times per year, and be available to at least 90% of households without 'No/No' stickers. The editorial focus must be strongly local, featuring broad social reporting aimed at Oegstgeest. In 2016, a multiple award procedure under negotiation was conducted in which only one party – the Oegstgeester Courant – met all requirements; the other candidates did not meet the standards for quality, local connection, and editorial content. Since then, one of the competitors has ceased its activities, meaning there is currently no alternative. Therefore, the municipality is opting for a negotiation procedure without publication.
The Municipality of Oegstgeest is consciously choosing a door-to-door newspaper that meets specific requirements for its municipal news. Key conditions are: 1. Reliable distribution: The publication must be delivered on a fixed day every week and be available to at least 90% of households without a 'No/No' sticker. 2. Frequency: The publication must appear at least 48 times per year. 3. Local focus: The editorial content must contain broad social reporting, with a strong emphasis on Oegstgeest to ensure local engagement. In 2016, we conducted a multiple award procedure under negotiation, in w
02Value in context
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.
03Likely competitors
04Legal themes that may be relevant here
05Frequently asked questions
What requirements must the distribution of the door-to-door newspaper meet?
How often must the municipal news appear per year?
What are the editorial requirements for the content of the Oegstgeester Courant?
Why was this specific procurement method chosen?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
06Estimated value versus the market
€ 400K
€ 856K
€ 2,4 mln
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