Market research in preparation for a tendering procedure for IT services Center for Safe Sport eV (ZfSS)

The Center for Safe Sport eV (ZfSS) in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for - BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE OF THE MARKET STUDY – The Center for Safe Sport (ZfSS) is the first independent institution dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and investigation of interpersonal violence in German sports. As a nationwide organization, the ZfSS promotes safe sport and strengthens protective structures. Its mission is to investigate and sanction incidents of psychological, physical, and sexual violence in elite sports – even those below the threshold of criminal liability – independently and according to uniform standards. The services offered will be expanded gradually. Furthermore, the ZfSS consolidates tasks related to prevention and investigation, develops guidelines and certifications for safe sport, and strengthens cooperation between sports, academia, politics, and civil society. Founded by the federal and state governments as a non-profit association, the ZfSS is currently being established: Regular operations will commence in mid-2027, and the move to its premises in Kassel is scheduled for autumn 2026. The ZfSS is pioneering this field and developing a work culture characterized by appreciation, interdisciplinarity, and participation. Diverse perspectives and specialized expertise form the foundation for a future-proof institution built on integrity and trust. To fulfill this mission, the ZfSS requires a comprehensive IT infrastructure that provides the technical and organizational basis for its work. This primarily involves services and products in the areas of: • Desktop Management (laptops and accessories) • Mobile phones • Conference room equipment • Output Management (printers) • and Groupware. The aim of this market research is to gain a solid overview of established IT service providers before issuing a formal tender. - YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE MARKET RESEARCH - As part of this market research, we plan to conduct individual meetings of approximately one hour each with up to five interested companies. These meetings will be based on a questionnaire that will be provided to participating companies in advance. The meetings will serve to discuss selected issues in greater depth and simultaneously give the companies the opportunity to present their products, services, and solutions. - APPOINTMENTS - Appointments for individual consultations will be arranged with interested parties at short notice and will take place digitally (WebEx). A limited number of consultations (maximum 5) are available. The consultations are scheduled to take place in week 42 and, if necessary, week 43. - REGISTRATION - An informal registration via email to Dr. Elisabeth Mrozik (Elisabeth.Mrozik@pd-g.de) and Nomman Pasha (Nomman.Pasha@pd-g.de) is sufficient. After receiving your registration, you will receive an official invitation with the access details. The number of individual consultations will be increased if there is sufficient demand. with tender notice no. 695102-2026 published on 08 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 06 Jan 2027. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Software-related services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15355348.