Study “Implementation of nationally sociologically representative surveys for the needs of youth policy and youth work monitoring (2026)”

This tender focuses on national-level sociological surveys for youth policy monitoring. Given the lack of specified evaluation criteria and the modest budget, a winning strategy will emphasize demonstrable methodological rigor, cost-effectiveness, and a clear understanding of the Latvian youth landscape. Proactive engagement with the contracting authority to clarify requirements is crucial.

Delivering robust, representative data for informed youth policy decisions.

Cost-effective and efficient survey execution tailored to the Latvian context.

Expertise in youth research and policy monitoring.

Detail a robust sampling strategy that ensures national representativeness across key demographic groups relevant to youth. Clearly explain data collection methods (e.g., online, phone, in-person) and how they will achieve the required coverage and response rates, justifying choices based on cost-effectiveness and feasibility within the Latvian context.

Demonstrate a deep understanding of current Latvian youth policies, challenges, and the landscape of youth work. Frame the survey's objectives and proposed questions in a way that directly addresses the monitoring needs of the Ministry, showing how the research will provide actionable insights.

Present a detailed and transparent budget that clearly aligns with the estimated value. Highlight efficiencies in your operational model, team structure, and technology use to demonstrate how you can deliver high-quality results within the budget. Offer clear deliverables and value-added components.

Provide a realistic and detailed project plan with clear milestones, timelines, and responsibilities. Emphasize your ability to manage the project efficiently to ensure completion within the 7-month duration, including clear communication protocols with the contracting authority.

Proactively contact the contracting authority (Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija) to request clarification on how bids will be evaluated. Understand their key priorities for this research beyond the stated description.

Design a sampling and data collection methodology that guarantees national representativeness while remaining cost-efficient. Justify all methodological choices, highlighting how they balance scientific rigor with budget constraints.

Incorporate evidence of your team's expertise in Latvian youth sociology, policy, and the youth work sector. This can be through CVs of key personnel, references to previous relevant projects, or a detailed narrative in the proposal.

Break down all costs clearly, demonstrating efficiency and value. Ensure the total bid price is competitive and aligns with the estimated value.

Create a detailed project schedule with clear milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure timely completion within the 7-month timeframe.

While not a mandatory requirement, explicitly mention your commitment to ethical data handling, anonymization, and data security in your proposal.

Automated quality analysis based on rule-based checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.

Assessed based on automated checks.