Study to support the evaluation and review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, based on the nature of the tender, it can be inferred that eligible applicants could include research institutes, universities, consulting firms, legal service providers, and other organizations with the expertise to conduct studies and evaluations related to EU legislation and policies. The tender specifications documents should be consulted for a comprehensive list of eligible applicant types.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract. The call is an invitation to tender (request for offer) for a study.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. The tender documents should be consulted to determine if a consortium is necessary. The FAQ section mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Based on the Q&A section, entities established in third countries are not eligible to participate in this call for tender. Therefore, the geographic eligibility is likely limited to entities within the EU member states.

Target Sector: The target sector is related to the audiovisual media industry and legislative services. Specifically, the tender focuses on a study to support the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD).

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the opportunity is focused on the European Union, as it relates to the AVMSD and its application within the EU member states.

Project Stage: The project stage is focused on evaluation and review. The study aims to provide the Commission with information and data for an ex-post evaluation of the AVMSD and to identify possible regulatory updates or amendments.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 700,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing services, specifically conducting a study and delivering reports to the European Commission.

Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly mentioned, but it can be inferred that there will be at least two stages: submission of the tender and evaluation of the submitted tender. The selection criteria include suitability to pursue the professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability, which suggests a multi-stage evaluation process.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for tenders by the European Commission, DG CNECT, for a study to support the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). The primary objective of the study is to provide the Commission with the necessary information and data to conduct an ex-post evaluation of the AVMSD and to identify potential regulatory updates or amendments. The study should also provide data for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of AVMSD rules for the promotion of European works. The estimated total value of the contract is 700,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 12 months. The procedure type is an open procedure, and submissions must be sent electronically. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 26/05/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Brussels. Entities established in third countries are not eligible to participate. Tenderers need a PIC (Personal Identification Code) to submit a tender. The eSubmission system supports multiple languages and encrypts all uploaded documents. The maximum number of documents that can be uploaded per tender is 200, and the maximum file size for attachments is 50 MB. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio.