Legal Compliance75/100
The notice clearly states it is a market engagement, not a formal procurement, which explains the absence of a defined procedure type and formal requirements. The CPV code is appropriate, and disclaimers are well-articulated, ensuring compliance with pre-procurement activities.
Clarity80/100
The description of the market engagement's purpose, indicative program scope, and desired supplier experience is very clear. It explicitly clarifies that this is not a formal procurement and that listed capabilities are indicative, preventing ambiguity.
Completeness70/100
While providing essential basic information and documents, the notice lacks definitive details for key contractual elements such as firm value, duration, and start date, which are all marked as 'indicative' or 'under review.' This is expected for market engagement but limits completeness from a full tender perspective.
•Missing firm contract value
•Missing firm contract duration
Fairness85/100
The DfE explicitly encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs and considers consortia, promoting broad and fair access. Indicative experience requirements are generic. However, the classified value and lack of e-submission could present minor barriers.
•Value is classified
•No e-submission
Practicality65/100
Practicality is somewhat limited by the absence of electronic submission capabilities. Furthermore, the highly indicative nature of the estimated value, contract duration, and start date makes it challenging for potential suppliers to fully assess the future opportunity for planning purposes.
•No e-submission
•Highly indicative financial and timeline details
Data Consistency90/100
The data provided is largely consistent, with explanations for fields that might otherwise appear incomplete (e.g., 'Type: None' is clarified by the market engagement status). Dates are logical, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. The 'Liable Person' field is empty.
•Liable Person field is empty
Sustainability50/100
The tender's core subject matter, professional development for social workers, inherently addresses social aspects and aims for improved outcomes for children and families. The explicit encouragement of SMEs and VCSEs also contributes to social sustainability. However, there is no mention of green procurement or innovation focus.
•No explicit green procurement focus
•No explicit innovation focus