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Websites KNAW, De Jonge Akademie and Akademie van Kunsten

Type
Services
72415000 · Provision of hosting s
Estimated value
€ 700K
estimated
To deadline
-96d
Mar 12, 2026 · 09:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high

The KNAW is looking for a service provider for the renewal and management of three websites via a shared multisite backend. The assignment includes strategy, design, construction, and maintenance for a period of up to eight years.

Services · Open · European procedure

European
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
€700,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
March 12, 2026
09:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
Provision of hosting services for websites
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesEU tenderwebsitehosting servicesCMS

01What is being requested

Development of a backend structure and three different frontends for the KNAW, De Jonge Akademie, and Akademie van Kunsten within a multisite environment, including strategy, design, CMS, construction, hosting, and maintenance for a maximum duration of eight years.

The KNAW wishes to collaborate with an Entrepreneur for the development of a strategy, design, CMS, construction, hosting, and maintenance of the websites for the KNAW, De Jonge Akademie, and the Akademie van Kunsten.

72415000€ 700KServices
1Websites KNAW, De Jonge Akademie and Akademie van Kunsten€700,000

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
When providing the qualitative substantiation, focus strongly on the proactive attitude within the SLA and technical support/unburdening. Ensure that the plan of approach explicitly addresses the integration of the existing website into the new architecture. Emphasize expertise in the field of SEO and GEO to ensure findability.
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03Points of attention

Important · 4
The assignment includes the development of a multi-site infrastructure.Important
The new brand strategy of the KNAW will be established in mid-2026.Important
The aim is to achieve a solution with as little customization as possible.Important
The SLA must comply with the WCAG 2.1 AA standard for digital accessibility.Important

04Can I take part?

Financial · 1
Financial and economic standingFinancial
Technical · 1
Core competencies, references, and technical and professional abilityTechnical
Other · 1
Insurance and Declaration of Liability of the Group (VAC)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 weighting

Quality 70%Price 30%
Homogeneous unit (%) · sum 100% · gate passed

07Value in context

€700,000

08Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1iO The Netherlands B.V.SME9115×
2Conclusion B.V.SME9118×
3Afas Software B.V.SME9032×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME8925×
5PQR B.V.SME8925×
6Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME8518×

09Tender documents

Nota van inlichtingen 2026-01-30-2pdfJan 30, 2026 · 129 KB
Nota van Inlichtingen 1 - TN 557965xlsxJan 30, 2026 · 127 KB
Nota van Inlichtingen 1 - TN 557965pdfJan 29, 2026 · 421 KB
Bijlage 4 - PrijzenbladxlsxJan 7, 2026 · 57 KB
TN557965 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260106090541pdfJan 7, 2026 · 140 KB
Bijlage 8 - Klachtafhandeling bij aanbestedenpdfJan 7, 2026 · 260 KB
Bijlage 11 - Concept WachtkamerovereenkomstpdfJan 7, 2026 · 139 KB
Bijlage 14 - Verklaring geen Russische betrokkenheidpdfJan 7, 2026 · 120 KB
Bijlage 12 - Model Verwerkersovereenkomst KNAW 2025pdfJan 7, 2026 · 430 KB
Bijlage 9 - Programma van EisenpdfJan 7, 2026 · 149 KB
Bijlage 1 - InschrijfformulierdocxJan 7, 2026 · 27 KB
Bijlage 7 - Verklaring Aansprakelijkheid ConcerndocxJan 7, 2026 · 26 KB

10Legal themes that may be relevant here

11Frequently asked questions

What is the scope of the assignment regarding the further development of the websites?
The scope includes the construction and management of the websites. Further development is partly covered under management (optimization and minor developments), while larger developments will be carried out separately.
How will the brand strategy and the associated style guidelines be utilized during development?
The brand strategy to be developed in mid-2026 is expected to be available at the start of the services for the functional and visual design.
What is the focus of the assignment for the development of the websites?
The emphasis of the assignment lies on user experience, design and perception, findability, and entering into a long-term partnership.
Will the current graphic design of the Akademie van Kunsten website be adopted?
The existing graphic design of the AvK can be adopted where possible, but the functional design will change along with the new design of the multi-site.

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12Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
€ 700K

Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436