Online surveys for the Social and Behavioural Science team at ECDC

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is announcing a procurement opportunity for online survey services aimed at facilitating research for its Social and Behavioural Science team. The ECDC seeks a service provider skilled in market research and experienced in conducting thematic surveys, with access to representative online survey panels of adult populations.

The total estimated value for this procurement opportunity is €50,000, which may be subject to adjustment, and the contract is anticipated to last up to a maximum of six months. The selected contractor will be responsible for executing an online survey across three unspecified EU countries, recruiting participants to achieve a minimum of 1,000 completed responses per country while also gathering an additional 300 responses from the 18-30 age demographic in each country. The survey will contain 40 to 50 questions, designed to ensure the sample is representative based on various demographic traits such as age and location.

No data analysis will be required from the contractor; instead, the focus is purely on recruitment and the secure collection of data, which must be anonymized and transmitted back to ECDC using their RedCap platform.

The application process consists of two stages: an expression of interest, which is scheduled to begin on December 22, 2025, and a formal negotiation procedure anticipated to start on February 23, 2026. Interested parties must express their interest electronically by February 7, 2026.

This procurement is categorized as a negotiated procedure rather than an open call for tenders. The ECDC's announcement highlights that those who express interest will receive detailed tender documents in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, ECDC is planning a broader call for similar survey services across all 30 EU/EEA countries later in 2026, indicating that this initial contract serves as a pilot program for larger future initiatives.

This opportunity targets service providers capable of managing international survey protocols and data security. As noted, the designation of "smeSuitableIndicator: false" indicates that this particular procurement may not be geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises, although specialized smaller firms may still participate if they meet the necessary qualifications.

This is not a call for tenders but a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. More information can be found via a provided link. Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below.

The procedure identifier is ECDC/2025/LVP/0027-EXA.

The Social and Behavioural Science team at ECDC is looking for a service provider experienced in market research and in conducting thematic surveys, with access to online survey panels that are representative of the adult populations. The contractor will be asked to carry out the recruitment and data collection for an online survey (hosted on RedCap) with 40-50 questions in three EU countries, yet to be defined. Recruitment should ensure a representative sample of the adult population of the country (based on age, sex and urban/rural), with a minimal sample size of 1000 completed surveys per country. In addition, we will require 300 completed surveys from a representative sample (based on sex and urban/rural) from the 18-30 years age group in each country. Collected data should be anonymised and securely sent to ECDC. No analysis of the data is needed.

The estimated value of this negotiated procedure is 50.000 EUR. The value is subject to change and the exact amount will be indicated in the tender documents. The documents will be shared with the economical operators (who expressed the interest in participating in this procedure) in Q1 2026.

ECDC plans to launch a call for tender later in 2026 to procure similar services in all 30 EU/EEA countries. Additional information will be announced in a Prior Information Notice in a due course.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.

The lead contracting authority is the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

The main classification (CPV) is 79311000 Survey services.

The nature of the contract is services.

The maximum contract duration is 6 months.

There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-12-22 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 07/02/2026 06:59 Europe/Stockholm.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2026-02-23 Europe/Stockholm.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

The address for expression of interest is Express interest.

A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) plans to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract to procure services related to online surveys. The Social and Behavioural Science team at ECDC requires a service provider with experience in market research and conducting thematic surveys, with access to representative online survey panels. The contractor will be responsible for recruiting participants and collecting data for an online survey with 40-50 questions in three EU countries. The survey will target a representative sample of the adult population, with a focus on the 18-30 age group. The collected data must be anonymized and securely transmitted to ECDC. The estimated value of the contract is 50,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 6 months. The start date for expressing interest is December 22, 2025, and the deadline is February 7, 2026. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is February 23, 2026. This announcement is not a call for tenders, but rather a notification of the ECDC's intention to launch a negotiated procedure in the future. A full call for tenders for similar services in all 30 EU/EEA countries is planned for later in 2026.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant type is a service provider experienced in market research and in conducting thematic surveys, with access to online survey panels that are representative of the adult populations. The description specifies "economical operators" who express interest in participating.

Funding Type: The funding type is a procurement, specifically a service contract. The contracting authority, ECDC, is procuring survey services.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is preferred. However, the description focuses on a "service provider," which suggests that a single entity is likely sufficient, although a larger organization could potentially subcontract elements of the work.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The initial survey will be conducted in three EU countries, yet to be defined. ECDC plans to launch a call for tender later in 2026 to procure similar services in all 30 EU/EEA countries. Therefore, the geographic eligibility includes EU and EEA countries.

Target Sector: The target sector is market research and social and behavioral science, specifically related to health. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is the lead contracting authority, indicating a focus on public health and related research.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the opportunity refers to three EU countries, yet to be defined, for the initial survey. The opportunity also mentions that a future call for tender will include all 30 EU/EEA countries.

Project Stage: The project stage is the implementation of a survey, which falls under the category of data collection and service provision. It is beyond the research stage and focuses on executing a defined survey protocol.

Funding Amount: The estimated value of this negotiated procedure is 50,000 EUR. The value is subject to change and the exact amount will be indicated in the tender documents.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. This involves an expression of interest followed by a negotiated procedure with selected economic operators.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing services, specifically the recruitment and data collection for an online survey.

Application Stages: The application process involves at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure. The exact number of stages may depend on the specifics of the negotiated procedure.

Success Rates: The success rates are not specified. Since this is a negotiated procedure, the success rate for those invited to the negotiation stage is likely higher than an open call, but the initial expression of interest may have a lower success rate.

Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is planning a negotiated procurement procedure for online survey services. The ECDC Social and Behavioural Science team requires a service provider to conduct online surveys in three EU countries (yet to be determined). The service provider will be responsible for recruiting participants, collecting data via an online survey (hosted on RedCap), ensuring representative samples of the adult population, anonymizing the data, and securely sending it to ECDC. No data analysis is required from the service provider. The estimated contract value is 50,000 EUR. The maximum contract duration is 6 months.

This announcement is not a call for tenders but a publication of the contracting authority’s intention to launch a future negotiated procedure. Interested economic operators must express their interest electronically by February 7, 2026. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is February 23, 2026. ECDC also plans to launch a broader call for tenders in 2026 for similar services in all 30 EU/EEA countries. This initial procurement serves as a precursor to the larger initiative. The procedure identifier is ECDC/2025/LVP/0027-EXA. The main classification according to CPV codes is 79311000, which refers to survey services.