The framework contract will allow contracting authorities to order standard or special EB surveys in the EU Member States and candidate countries, as well as ad hoc surveys in the EU Member States and other countries or territories.

This contract covers EB standard or special surveys and ad hoc surveys to evaluate and analyse public opinion.

EB standard or special surveys consist primarily of in-depth studies on specific topics and analyse long-term trends in attitudes related directly or indirectly to European affairs. The contractor must have the ability to provide all the services described in the surveys in all the countries or territories involved through a network of polling institutes. Ad hoc services are other public analysis-related work as described in point 2.2.4 of the tender specifications. The contractor will be the coordination centre.