Empowering Families Family Mentor Service

This Expression of Interest for a Family Mentor Service is clear and inclusive, demonstrating good market engagement intent, but it suffers from significant data inconsistencies and relies on basic submission methods.

As an Expression of Interest (EOI), the notice generally complies with pre-procurement principles. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no reported disputes. While the structured data lists 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None', the description clearly defines it as an EOI for market gauging, which is a legitimate preliminary step.

The description of the service, the purpose of the EOI, estimated value, and duration are exceptionally clear. Requirements for expressing interest are straightforward and unambiguous, which is appropriate for this preliminary stage.

Basic information, EOI deadline, contract duration, and estimated annual value are provided in the description. Requirements for the EOI stage are defined, and location information is present. However, the structured data's lack of a formal procedure type and the contradiction regarding value disclosure reduce the overall completeness score.

The tender demonstrates high fairness by explicitly welcoming Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Requirements are generic and not tailored, promoting broad participation. The estimated value is disclosed in the description, ensuring transparency for potential providers.

Electronic submission via email is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified. However, the absence of a dedicated e-procurement platform and a direct document URL in the provided information makes the process less streamlined than optimal.

There is a significant inconsistency where the 'Estimated Value' is marked as 'Not disclosed' and 'Value Classified: Yes' in the structured data, while the description explicitly states '£83,983 per annum'. Additionally, 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' contradict the clear EOI status.

The 'Empowering Families Family Mentor Service' inherently possesses social value, and the explicit encouragement for VCSEs is a positive social aspect. However, the tender lacks any specific criteria or focus on environmental sustainability or innovation.