Institut national du cancer Awards €2M Digital Objects Design and Development Framework Agreement

Institut national du cancer, a body governed by public law operating in health, has awarded a framework agreement for the design and development of digital objects (Marché de Conception et développement d'objets numériques). The maximum value of the framework agreement is €2,000,000.00, covering communication software development services and miscellaneous software development services and computer systems, with an initial duration of 12 months. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Institut national du cancer, a body governed by public law operating in health, has conducted an open procedure for a contract for the design and development of digital objects. This contract allows the Institute to benefit from the services of a provider expert in digital technologies, bringing real added value in terms of usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance. This added value will be measured throughout the contract by taking as reference the experience of the stakeholders, the quality of the deliverables and the consulting approach, and the understanding of the Institute's needs.

The contract is a single-award framework agreement with purchase orders executed as purchase orders are issued, concluded with a maximum commitment amount in accordance with the provisions of articles R2162-2 paragraph 2, R2162-4-2°, R2162-13 and R2162-14 of the French Public Procurement Code. The framework agreement is concluded with a maximum amount of €2,000,000 excluding VAT, including renewals. The contract is concluded for an initial duration of 12 months from its notification date. It is renewable 3 times by tacit renewal for an additional period of 12 months. The total duration of the contract, including renewal periods, cannot therefore exceed 48 months, i.e. 4 years.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No green public procurement criteria were specified. The evaluation criteria are price (30%), methodology (40%), and practical case (30%). Three tenders were received electronically. One winner was appointed: OPENSTUDIO (medium enterprise). No subcontracting was declared. The contract was concluded on 30/09/2026. The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00 (estimated value excluding VAT: €500,000.00).

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the design and development of digital objects for the Institut national du cancer, supporting digital communication, accessibility, and product design.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Digital Development: Provides expert digital technology services for the design and development of digital objects
• Significant Value: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Medium-Term Commitment: Initial 12-month duration, renewable 3 times by tacit renewal for 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months
• Comprehensive Scope: Usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance
• Balanced Evaluation: 30% price, 40% methodology, 30% practical case
• Competition: 3 tenders received
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Winner chosen: 19/06/2026
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Estimated duration: 12 months (initial period)
• Renewals: Maximum 3 renewals (12 months each)
• Maximum duration: 48 months
• Notice published: 09 October 2026 (OJ S 196/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 07 October 2026

Contract Overview

Institut national du cancer conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0001
• Awarded value: €2,000,000.00 (maximum framework value)
• Duration: 12 months initial, renewable up to 48 months
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (30%), Methodology (40%), Practical case (30%)
• Winner: OPENSTUDIO (medium enterprise)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Green procurement criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 72212510 Communication software development services
• Additional classification: 72212900 Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
• Place of performance: Boulogne-billancourt cedex, Hauts-de-Seine (FR105), France
• Postcode: 92513
• Procedure identifier: c7af4b21-923c-4cd3-b036-5e1db3d20836
• Internal identifier: 08AJCOM25
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Cergy-pontoise

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Contract for the Design and Development of Digital Objects

• Title: Marché de conception et développement d'objets numériques
• Description: This contract allows the Institute to benefit from the services of a provider expert in digital technologies, bringing real added value in terms of usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance. This added value will be measured throughout the contract by taking as reference the experience of the stakeholders, the quality of the deliverables and the consulting approach, and the understanding of the Institute's needs.
• Internal identifier: 08AJCOM25
• Awarded value: €2,000,000.00 (maximum framework value)
• Winner: OPENSTUDIO
• Tenders received: 3
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Duration: 12 months initial, renewable up to 48 months
• Contract identifier: 2026-845

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Contract for the Design and Development of Digital Objects	2,000,000.00	OPENSTUDIO	3
Total		2,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following services:

• Digital Object Design and Development: Design and development of digital objects
• Usability: Expert services in usability
• Technologies: Expert services in digital technologies
• Accessibility: Expert services in accessibility
• Product Design: Expert services in product design
• Digital Graphics: Expert services in digital graphics
• Performance: Expert services in performance
• Communication Software Development Services: Services under CPV 72212510
• Miscellaneous Software Development Services and Computer Systems: Services under CPV 72212900

Special Procurement Conditions

• Price Criterion (30%): Analyzed from the prices provided in Annex 1 "Prices" to the commitment document. Unit and lump-sum prices are weighted by the estimated quantities and over the total duration of the contract (renewals included), i.e. 4 years. The tenderer proposing the lowest total sum obtains the best score, i.e. 10/10
• Methodology Criterion (40%): Analyzed from the technical memorandum transmitted by the candidate. The notation on 10 will be applied to seven categories: UX design and accessibility; Graphic creation and data visualization; Development; Complex developments and Innovation; Operational maintenance (MCO); Analysis and project management; Consulting and support
• Practical Case Criterion (30%): Evaluated from the response to the practical case. The tenderer will be scored on the basis of four (4) sub-criteria, each scored out of 5 points (for a total of 20): Graphic proposal (5 pts); Content organization and SEO strategy (5 pts); Advanced accessibility strategy (5 pts); Global project management methodology and general proposal (5 pts)
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winner
• No Green Public Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Insertion Clause: An insertion clause through economic activity is provided in the administrative clauses
• Intellectual Property: The intellectual property regime is specified in the administrative clauses, including exclusive assignment of results and a concession of use on prior knowledge

About the Contracting Authority

Institut national du cancer is a body governed by public law operating in health in France.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: Health
• Registration number: 18751277700033
• Department: Service achats marchés
• Location: Boulogne-billancourt cedex, Hauts-de-Seine (FR105), France
• Postcode: 92513
• Email: achat-public@institutcancer.fr
• Telephone: 0141105000
• Internet address: https://cancer.fr
• Buyer profile: https://www.achatpublic.com/sdm/ent2/gen/index.jsp

About the Winning Supplier

OPENSTUDIO is a medium enterprise based in Lyon, France, specialising in digital object design and development.

• Size: Medium
• Registration number: 50352857200145
• Location: Lyon, Rhône (FRK26), France
• Postcode: 69002
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criteria:

• Price (30%): Analyzed from the prices provided in Annex 1 "Prices" to the commitment document
• Methodology (40%): Analyzed from the technical memorandum transmitted by the candidate, covering seven categories
• Practical Case (30%): Evaluated from the response to the practical case, covering four sub-criteria

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 3 tenders received
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Green procurement criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Cergy-pontoise

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The maximum framework value is €2,000,000.00; the estimated value excluding VAT is €500,000.00
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Price (30%), Methodology (40%), and Practical case (30%) are the evaluation criteria
• 3 tenders were received electronically
• The winner is a medium enterprise
• No subcontracting was declared
• The initial duration is 12 months, renewable 3 times by tacit renewal for 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months
• The contract was concluded on 30/09/2026

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector digital services market features a mix of small, medium and large enterprises. Digital object design and development services are essential for public sector digital communication and accessibility.

Key trends in this market include:

• Methodology-focused evaluation: 30% price, 40% methodology, 30% practical case
• SME participation: Winner is a medium enterprise
• Comprehensive scope: Usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance
• Medium-term projects: Initial 12-month duration, renewable up to 48 months
• Specialised services: Digital object design and development, including UX design, graphic creation, development, and project management
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winner

Economic Significance

At €2,000,000.00, this framework agreement represents a significant investment in digital object design and development for the Institut national du cancer. The contract will:

• Support Digital Development: Provide expert digital technology services for the design and development of digital objects
• Support SME: OPENSTUDIO is a medium enterprise
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: Initial 12-month duration, renewable up to 48 months
• Ensure Digital Accessibility: Improve the usability and accessibility of digital objects
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Comprehensive digital design and development services
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the digital services market in France

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework agreement now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the framework agreement or exercise of renewals
• Related Works: Additional communication software development and digital service procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with OPENSTUDIO
• Other Public Sector Digital Projects: Similar digital object design and development procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Digital Procurements: Similar communication software development opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for digital services suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with OPENSTUDIO
• Related Works: Other communication software development and digital service procurements
• Other French Public Sector Authorities: Similar digital object design and development procurements
• Other Public Sector Organisations: Monitor further digital services opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Institut national du cancer's future procurement notices
• Other French public sector digital services tenders
• Digital services market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations
• Digital accessibility and product design developments
• Further digital object design and development opportunities in the public sector

FranceTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This digital objects design and development framework agreement is a notable example of French public sector digital services procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Methodology-focused evaluation: 30% price, 40% methodology, 30% practical case
• SME winner: OPENSTUDIO
• One lot: Contract for the Design and Development of Digital Objects
• Competition: 3 tenders received
• Medium-term project: Initial 12-month duration, renewable up to 48 months
• Comprehensive scope: Usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance
• Specialised services: Digital object design and development, including UX design, graphic creation, development, and project management

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Methodology: 40% methodology-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 30% price-based evaluation
• Practical case: 30% practical case-based evaluation
• Digital design expertise: Ability to design and develop digital objects
• Accessibility capability: Ability to deliver accessible digital solutions
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French public sector requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate methodology – 40% of evaluation is methodology-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 30% of evaluation is price-based
• Showcase practical case capability – 30% of evaluation is practical case-based
• Demonstrate digital design expertise
• Show accessibility capability
• Develop public sector experience with French public sector authorities
• Monitor Institut national du cancer and French public sector digital services procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Institut national du cancer awarded a €2,000,000.00 digital objects design and development framework agreement to OPENSTUDIO
• One lot: Contract for the Design and Development of Digital Objects
• Duration: Initial 12 months, renewable 3 times by tacit renewal for 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months
• Evaluation: Price (30%), Methodology (40%), and Practical case (30%)
• 3 tenders received electronically
• Winner is a medium enterprise
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Comprehensive scope: usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance
• Contract concluded on 30/09/2026

Conclusion

This digital objects design and development framework agreement ensures the provision of expert digital technology services for the Institut national du cancer, supporting digital communication, accessibility, and product design. By awarding the contract to OPENSTUDIO, Institut national du cancer secures a reliable medium enterprise supplier with the capability to deliver comprehensive digital design and development services.

The 40% methodology, 30% price and 30% practical case evaluation reflects the methodology-focused nature of this digital services procurement, where methodology is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The initial 12-month duration renewable up to 48 months, the comprehensive scope and the specialised services reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the digital objects design and development procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of methodology, competitive pricing, practical case capability, digital design expertise, accessibility capability, and public sector experience in winning French public sector digital services contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Institut national du cancer, a body governed by public law operating in health in France.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Maximum framework value €2,000,000.00; estimated value excluding VAT €500,000.00.

Q: Who is the winner?

Ans: OPENSTUDIO, a medium enterprise based in Lyon, France.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Design and development of digital objects, including usability, technologies, accessibility, product design, digital graphics and performance.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (30%), Methodology (40%), and Practical case (30%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: Initial 12-month duration, renewable 3 times by tacit renewal for 12 months each, up to a maximum of 48 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Three tenders received electronically.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal administratif de Cergy-pontoise.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0001 (Contract for the Design and Development of Digital Objects).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winner.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 72212510 Communication software development services; additional classification 72212900 Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 696708-2026, OJ S 196/2026, published 09 October 2026.

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