Longitudinal support contract on specific risks and harms that minors face in the EU digital environment over time
About This Opportunity
Belgium contract award (ICT & digital): Longitudinal support. By European Commission. Awarded to OPEN EVIDENCE; VVA MARKET RESEARCH (EUR 1.7M, Nov 2025).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, Research and Monitoring Evaluation sectors. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 2.0 million.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Amidst the upcoming adoption of Commission’s Guidelines on article 28(1) of the DSA as well as other measures on the protection of minors in Q3 2025, there is a need to increase our understanding of how the risks, harms and benefits that children experience on online platforms evolve (also in light of a potential review of the Guidelines in 2027). In addition, it is important to supplement currently fragmented understanding about children’s perceptions of their online experiences, or knowledge about what children would want from tech companies to improve their safety, security and well-being online. Complementing the EU-wide inquiry into the impact of social media on well-being, this support contract would help monitoring children’s perspective on how EU rules are improving the digital environment over time. The support contract aims at providing comprehensive and representative data on children’s online experiences in the EU over time, which would be accompanied by a monitoring measurement framework. This primary research would allow to monitor trends with regards to the risks, harms and benefits that children face online across the EU, as well as their perception of different platforms and characteristics thereof, and how they navigate those risks and opportunities of their digital environment. In particular, the support contract should aim at linking specific risks, harms, benefits, perceptions and behaviors to specific platforms, features, and/or uses thereof, to assess the impact of EU action on platforms via the DSA.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 15, 2025. Last refreshed 68 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology
European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Belgium. Notices are distributed via Belgium e-Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to OPEN EVIDENCE; VVA MARKET RESEARCH SRL. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology in Belgium. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
OPEN EVIDENCE; VVA MARKET RESEARCH SRL was awarded the contract for €1,650,550. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Belgium. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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