Research services for citizenship assessment in Dutch MBO education.
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) is procuring research and development services for the 'Peil.burgerschap mbo' project, which measures citizenship competencies in secondary vocational education (MBO) for the 2028-2029 school year. The contract involves developing assessment instruments, conducting a national survey among MBO students, and reporting on citizenship skills. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in educational measurement, large-scale surveys, and citizenship education. The contract value is estimated between €1 million and €10 million, with a duration of approximately 2 years.