PlannedServicesMarktconsultatie

Scaling up Meer Uren Werkt

Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid · Marktconsultatie · 1 lots · 418579
Type
Services
73000000 · Research and developme
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
1 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high

This is a market consultation for the scaling up of the Meer Uren Werkt program, seeking a partner for the dissemination of interventions in specific sectors. The assignment focuses on platform management, product development, and networking with an estimated value between € 2.5 million and € 3.5 million.

Services · Marktconsultatie · National procedure

Complete timeline
Contract type
Services
Marktconsultatie
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
Ongoing
Scope
National
National procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
Research and development, and related advice
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 73Services

01What is being requested

The scaling-up partner focuses on the dissemination and application of effective interventions to stimulate more working hours among part-time workers. The assignment includes platform management, product development, networking, and evaluation/monitoring for the education, childcare, and care & welfare sectors. The total duration is estimated from Q4 2026 through Q2 2029.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) is looking for a scaling-up partner primarily focused on the dissemination and application of effective interventions. The first phase focuses on the education, childcare, and care & welfare sectors, after which it will be rolled out across the entire Netherlands. Through the 'Meer uren werkt' program, SZW aims to contribute to solving labor market shortages. SZW aims to encourage part-time workers to work more hours by removing barriers in social environments and within organizations. With this Market Consultation, SZW seeks better insight i

73000000Services
1Scaling up Meer Uren Werkt

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on the quality of the proposed interventions and the opportunity to distinguish oneself on specific quality themes. Ensure a modular and phaseable approach to products and communication channels. Anticipate the sectoral focus (care, education, childcare) during the development of tools and networks.
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03Points of attention

Important · 4
The assignment is estimated at approximately <strong class='not-translated'>€ 2,500,000 - € 3,500,000 excluding VAT.Important
The outcomes of the <strong class='not-translated'>first intervention round are leading for the final requirements for a platform, tools, and dissemination.Important
The scaling-up partner does <strong class='not-translated'>not conduct scientific research into interventions.Important
The assignment may be extended until <strong class='not-translated'>2033 if phase 2 receives the green light from the Groeifonds.Important

04Award criteria

best price-quality ratioweight n/a

The contracting authority will enter into a service agreement with the bidder that submits the most economically advantageous tender. Emphasis will likely be on quality.

05Process & timeline

Submission of written responses
Woensdag 8 april 2026
Sending invitations for individual interviews
Week 16
Possible individual interviews
Week 17 & 18
Making final report of interested parties available
Vrijdag 22 mei 2026

06Value 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.

07Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Panteia B.V.SME8311×
2I&O Research B.V.SME8212×
3SEO Economisch OnderzoekUnknown7910×
4Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME7911×
5De BeleidsonderzoekersUnknown78
6Regioplan Beleidsonderzoek B.V.SME78

08Tender documents

TN575676 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260402134811pdfApr 2, 2026 · 184 KB
TN575676 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260330063017pdfMar 30, 2026 · 184 KB
Marktconsultatie 1.0pdfMar 19, 2026 · 207 KB
TN575676 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260319110645pdfMar 19, 2026 · 182 KB
Bijlage 1 Antwoordblad vragenlijst MarktconsultatiedocxMar 19, 2026 · 145 KB

09Legal themes that may be relevant here

10Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of the 'Meer uren werkt' program?
The program aims to tackle labor market shortages by stimulating the deployment of part-time workers. This is achieved by removing barriers in social environments and within organizations, so that part-time workers can work more hours if they so wish.
Which sectors does the first phase of the assignment focus on?
The first phase of the scaling up focuses specifically on the education, childcare, and care & welfare sectors. After this phase, the intention is to roll out the program nationally.
What is the duration of the 'Meer uren werkt' program?
The National Growth Fund program 'Meer uren werkt!' has a total duration from 2024 through 2033. The current assignment is limited to the first phase of this program, which runs from 2024 through 2029.
What experience is required from a potential scaling-up partner?
A partner with experience in scaling up social interventions is sought. Relevant experience includes the successful execution of similar assignments within the social sector and documented experience with municipal or provincial labor market initiatives.
What is the core of the work for the scaling-up partner?
The assignment focuses on the dissemination and application of effective interventions. This includes the development, execution, evaluation, and scaling up of interventions that contribute to increasing the average number of hours worked part-time in the Netherlands.

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11Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 165K
median
€ 413K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 73 · diensten n=468