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Development of an Estonian language self-study e-service: content creation and technical implementation of an e-course supporting C1 level acquisition, and development of the existing language learning environment

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Deadline
27 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Services
Reference
305334
Value
€1,500,000
Location
Estonia
Published
January 26, 2026
CPV Code
Evaluation Criteria
C1-level course concept (qualitative criterion)30%
Weighted average hourly cost25%
C1-level course sample chapter and prototype (qualitative criterion)25%
Cost of realizing the C1-level course concept20%
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Tender Opening

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 04, 2026

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Budget
€1,500,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Estonia
Type
Services
80
Quality Score/100
Excellent
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€187,707
Avg. Bids
2.0
Competition
Low
SME Winners
89%
1,029 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

The purpose of the procurement is to conclude a framework agreement for the development of Estonian language self-study e-services.
Green ProcurementEU FundedElectronic Submission

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Requirements & Qualifications

27 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (10)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (8)
Financial (4)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS10
--The bid must be submitted according to the instructions for completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
--The bid must include confirmations of compliance with submission conditions (bid submission, cost structure, marking business secrets, joint bids, equivalence).
--The bid must include a C1-level course concept and a sample chapter/prototype.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Specific mandatory exclusion grounds are not detailed in the document summaries, as per the ESPD explanatory guide.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--The bidder must confirm compliance with the conditions for bid submission, cost structure, marking business secrets, joint bids, and equivalence.
--The bidder must complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) according to the instructions, providing expected data and conditions related to their qualification and capability.
--The bidder's geographical location must comply with the restrictions set in the procurement (restrictions are mentioned but not detailed).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS8
--The bidder must develop a C1-level Estonian language e-course, including content creation and technical realization.
--The bidder must further develop the existing language learning environment.
--The bid must include a C1-level course concept and a sample chapter/prototype that meets qualitative criteria.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS4
--The bid must include the weighted average hourly cost.
--The bid must include the cost of realizing the C1-level course concept.
--The bid must include a detailed price offer and a breakdown of costs by activities and content.

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Documents

13 documents available with AI summaries

VastavustingimusedPDF
305334_vastavustingimused.pdf -- 10.3 KB

This document outlines the conditions for tender submission, cost structure, marking of business secrets, joint tenders, and equivalence, requiring bidders to confirm compliance with these terms.

Avaldus ja kinnitusedDOC
Vorm Avaldus ja kinnitused.docx -- 16.3 KB

This document serves as the bidder's formal application and set of confirmations, stating their intent to participate, agreement to all tender terms and conditions, confirmation of meeting qualification criteria, and commitment to fulfilling the contract.

Vorm Hinnapakkumus, ajakava ja hinna lahtikirjutusDOC
Vorm hinnapakkumus, ajakava ja hinna lahtikir... -- 23.2 KB

This document is a form for submitting a detailed price offer and project schedule for the development and technical implementation of an Estonian language C1 e-course, including a breakdown of costs by activity and content.

Meeskonnaliikmete nimekiriDOC
Vorm Meeskonnaliikmete nimekiri.docx -- 16.1 KB

This form requires bidders to submit a list of their team members and confirm their compliance with the experience and competence requirements specified in the technical description, covering roles such as project manager, learning content creator, software developer, UI/UX designer, architect, and analyst.

Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajadPDF
305334_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf -- 4.7 KB

This document outlines the tender evaluation criteria and methodology, including weighted average hourly cost, C1-level course concept realization cost, and qualitative criteria for the course concept and sample chapter/prototype, along with their respective weights and scoring formulas.

Hankepass täiendatavate selgitustegaPDF
305334_hankepass_taiendavate_selgitustega.pdf -- 70.7 KB

This document serves as an explanatory guide for completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), detailing the required company information, financial and technical capacity, and qualification conditions that bidders must meet, but it is not intended for direct submission.

Lisa 1-1 Raamlepingu alusel sõlmitava hankelepingu projektDOC
Lisa 1-1 Raamlepingu alusel sõlmitava hankele... -- 18.7 KB

This document is a draft procurement contract to be concluded under a framework agreement, outlining the performer's obligations and the client's payment terms for specific works.

Lisa 1 Raamlepingu projektDOC
Lisa 1 Raamlepingu projekt.docx -- 40.2 KB

This document is a draft framework agreement outlining the general terms, definitions, and legal framework for the tender concerning the development of an e-service for independent Estonian language learning.

Lisa 2 Tehniline kirjeldusDOC
Lisa 2 Tehniline kirjeldus.docx -- 83.4 KB

This document outlines the Ministry of Education and Research's requirement to develop a C1-level Estonian language e-course, including content creation and technical implementation, and to further develop the existing language learning environment.

LisateaveDOC
Lisateave.docx -- 28.2 KB

This document provides an overview of the public procurement for developing an Estonian language e-learning service, restricting bidders by geographical location and detailing a 48-month framework agreement with a maximum value of 1.5 million euros.

Vorm Meeskonnaliikme CVDOC
Vorm Meeskonnaliikme CV.docx -- 32.7 KB

This form is for submitting a team member's CV, requiring detailed information on education, C1 level Estonian language proficiency, and work experience as a software development/educational material creation project manager and in creating educational materials for adults.

Vorm Teise isiku nõusolekDOC
Vorm Teise isiku nõusolek.docx -- 16.0 KB

This form is required for bidders who wish to prove their compliance with qualification conditions based on a third party's indicators, confirming the third party's consent and participation in contract execution.

Vorm Uhispakkujate volikiriDOC
Vorm Uhispakkujate volikiri.docx -- 14.0 KB

This form is for joint bidders to authorize one of their members to submit a tender and perform all procurement-related actions on behalf of the other joint bidders.

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80
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-documented and clear in its requirements and evaluation criteria, demonstrating strong completeness and practicality. However, significant concerns regarding fairness arise from highly restrictive language proficiency requirements for technical staff, potentially limiting competition.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance80/100

The tender demonstrates good legal compliance with reasonable deadlines, appropriate CPV codes, and adherence to EU/national regulations through ESPD and WTO/GPA. No disputes or suspensions were detected. A minor concern is the lack of explicit detail on mandatory exclusion grounds in the summaries, though the ESPD is used.

Specific mandatory exclusion grounds are not detailed in the document summaries.
Clarity90/100

The tender's description is clear, and requirements for eligibility, technical capability, financial aspects, and submission are well-documented and understandable. Evaluation criteria, including weights and scoring formulas, are explicitly detailed in a dedicated document, ensuring high clarity.

Completeness95/100

All essential information, including basic details, financial data, timeline, and classification, is comprehensively provided. The tender includes 14 detailed documents covering all necessary aspects from qualification to technical specifications and contract drafts, indicating excellent completeness.

Fairness40/100

While the tender offers full document access, discloses value, provides reasonable deadlines, and uses objective evaluation criteria with e-procurement, the requirement for C1-level Estonian language proficiency for all team members, including technical roles, is highly restrictive. This significantly limits the pool of potential bidders and suggests potential tailoring, severely impacting fairness. Additionally, not dividing the procurement into lots further restricts participation.

Highly restrictive C1-level Estonian language proficiency requirement for all team members, including technical roles.
Procurement is not divided into lots, potentially limiting participation from specialized SMEs.
Practicality90/100

The tender supports electronic submission and e-procurement, provides a clear document URL for opening, and specifies the contract start date and duration. Financing information, including the estimated value and EU funding, is also readily available, making the process highly practical.

Data Consistency98/100

All key fields are populated, and there are no detected suspensions or disputes. Dates are logical and consistent throughout the tender information, demonstrating excellent data consistency.

Sustainability60/100

The tender explicitly includes Green Procurement and Social Criteria, and is EU Funded, which generally implies higher standards. However, the automated check noted a lack of innovation focus, which is a missed opportunity for an e-learning development project.

No explicit innovation focus.

Strengths

Comprehensive documentation with 14 detailed documents.
Clear and explicit evaluation criteria, including weights and scoring formulas.
Transparency in financial information (value disclosed) and process (e-procurement, electronic submission).
Inclusion of Green Procurement and Social Criteria.
Reasonable timeline for bid preparation.

Concerns

Highly restrictive language proficiency requirement (C1 Estonian) for all team members, including technical roles, which may limit competition and suggest tailoring.
Procurement not divided into lots, potentially excluding smaller, specialized bidders.
Lack of explicit detail on mandatory exclusion grounds in the summaries (though ESPD is used).
No explicit focus on innovation, which is a missed opportunity for an e-learning development project.

Recommendations

1. Re-evaluate the necessity of C1 Estonian language proficiency for all technical team members; consider if B2 or English proficiency would suffice for certain roles to broaden competition.
2. Consider dividing the procurement into lots (e.g., content creation and technical development) to encourage participation from specialized SMEs.
3. Integrate innovation as an evaluation criterion or a specific requirement to foster more forward-thinking solutions.

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