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User observations on usage of recommender systems to enable scaling of recommender systems experiments through automated and agentic means

European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre

Awarded to OPEN EVIDENCE and 1 other. Estimated value: €250,000.

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Amounts and figures

€250,000
Estimated value
1
Lots
3
Bids received

Description

Pursuant to article 27 DSA, providers of online platforms must clearly explain in their terms and conditions the main parameters used in their recommender systems, using plain and intelligible language. Moreover, they must explain options for users to modify or influence these main parameters. The main parameters that must be explained include (a) the most significant criteria used to determine suggested information, and (b) the reasons for the relative importance of these parameters. For platforms offering multiple options for recommender systems, they must provide a functionality allowing users to select and modify their preferred option at any time. Such a functionality should be directly and easily accessible from the section of the platform’s interface where the information is prioritized. In addition to the obligations established by article 27, providers of VLOPs and VLOSEs have an additional requirement: they must provide at least one recommender system option that is not based on profiling as defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“General Data Protection Regulation” or “GDPR”). These transparency requirements aim to give users more control and understanding of how informa…

Award criteria

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Awards

LotAwarded toAmountBids receivedDate
LOT-0001 OPEN EVIDENCE €227,650 3 4 December 2025
LOT-0001 BILENDI S.R.L. €227,650 3 4 December 2025

Official publications

MediumReferenceDate
TED 00026448-2026 14 January 2026
OJS 9/2026 14 January 2026

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