Call for tenders
“Framework of best practices to tackle child sexual abuse online.” - SMART 2017/0066
(2017/S 133-271343)
Objectives and description
The
Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
has published a call for tenders for the creation of a “Framework of
best practices to tackle child sexual abuse online.” - SMART 2017/0066
The objective of this study is the
analysis of the legal environments in which Internet hotlines process
reports on child sexual abuse content online operate. The outcomes of
the study will feed into concrete recommendations on how hotlines and
the network of hotlines can improve their capacity and capability and
enlarge their portfolio to contribute to the effective removal of child
sexual abuse material (CSAM). Qualitative research will cover all EU
Member States, identifying the challenges and obstacles faced by the
hotlines tackling child sexual abuse content.
The research will include a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the specific situation in each Member State and include the following:
· a
description of how and on which legal basis the hotlines work with
various stakeholders such as law enforcement, ministries and hosting
Internet service providers,
· an
assessment of the efficiency of the procedures put in place for
cooperating with stakeholders and for removing and monitoring the
content assessed as child sexual abuse content, at national level, on
EU- and global cross-border level,
· an assessment of the appropriateness of the technical infrastructure, including security measures,
· an assessment of performance indicators,
· an assessment of data management by the hotlines,
· an assessment of the visibility of the hotlines.
Eligible participants - Minimum conditions
Natural and legal persons
from one of the EU Member States and all natural and legal persons in a
third country which has a special agreement with the European Union in
the field of public procurement on the conditions laid down in that
agreement.
Funding conditions and duration
The estimated value is 1 000 000.00 EUR excluding VAT and is not subject to renewal.
The total duration of the tasks is 24 months.
Deadline of proposals' submission
The deadline for submission of tenders is 25 September 2017.
You must submit your tender exclusively on paper, in one original and 3 copies and 1 copy in electronic format (USB stick).
Tenders must be submitted:
- Either by post. In this case the postmark will be proof of compliance with the deadline.
- Or by Courier. In this case the deposit slip of the courier office will constitute proof of compliance with the deadline.
- Or by Hand Delivery.
In this case Proof of receipt, signed and dated by the official in the
central mail department who takes delivery will constitute proof of
compliance with the deadline.
Post:
CALL FOR TENDERS
Framework of best practices to tackle child sexual abuse online – SMART 2017/0066
European Commission
Directorate-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology,
Unit G3, Office EUFO 02/274
For the attention of Mr Marco Marsella
Jean Monnet Building
Rue Albert Wehrer
Plateau du Kirchberg
L – 2920 Luxembourg
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Courier services or Hand delivery:
CALL FOR TENDERS
Framework of best practices to tackle child sexual abuse online – SMART 2017/0066
European Commission
Directorate-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology,
Unit G3, Office EUFO 02/274
For the attention of Mr Marco Marsella
10, rue Robert Stumper,
L-2557 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
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Further information
Please find attached the documentation of the call for tenders.
More information is available at the following link: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=2415
Kind regards,
Flora
Flora Stavropoulou
Intern
European Office of Cyprus
Rue du Luxembourg 3, 2nd floor
B-1000, Brussels
Tel/Fax: +32 (0) 2 280 22 85
E-mail: eoc.brussels2@ucy.ac.cy
THE GREEK TRANSLATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=2415&locale=el