Raamovereenkomst KDI 2027

The contract has an expected start date of Monday, February 1, 2027. Its initial term runs until January 31, 2029, making the initial duration 24 months. The agreement includes an option for extension, which the Client can exercise up to two (2) times, each for a maximum of twelve (12) months. With these extensions, the total possible duration of the contract is until January 31, 2031, totaling 4 years.

A key milestone mentioned is a start meeting to be held after the definitive award of the contract. This meeting will involve mutual introductions, clarification of the agreement's principles, management of expectations, and the establishment of "SMART" agreements, including a start-up plan and annual plan.

The core scope of work for this tender is the establishment of a framework agreement for the preparation and execution of qualitative group interviews. This service provision is intended to further develop the qualitative data infrastructure (KDI) of the Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP), which is part of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The group interviews can encompass focus groups, workshops, and discussions with experienced individuals and experts.

The statement of work summary outlines that the contracted service provider will be responsible for services including, but not limited to, the preparation, organization, execution, reporting, and transcription of these group interviews. Additionally, there is an option for the service provider to draft a research report, which includes interpretation and contextualization, if specifically requested per assignment. All services must be performed in accordance with agreed-upon quality standards concerning the size and composition of the group discussion, the interview techniques used, the experience of the moderator, and remuneration.