Legal Compliance75/100
The notice is legally compliant for market testing purposes, referencing the UK Procurement Act 2023. The long market testing period is reasonable. Minor issues include missing procedure codes for the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields.
•Missing procedure codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Clarity80/100
The tender is exceptionally clear about its purpose as a market testing notice and explicitly states why formal requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial, submission, evaluation criteria) are not yet specified. Strategic objectives are well-articulated.
Completeness70/100
All basic information required for a market testing notice (title, reference, organization, value, duration, location) is present. However, as a 'tender' document, it lacks detailed requirements and evaluation criteria, which is appropriate for this preliminary stage but impacts overall completeness.
•Absence of detailed eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements (appropriate for market testing, but noted for completeness)
•Missing evaluation criteria (appropriate for market testing, but noted for completeness)
Fairness85/100
Fairness is high due to the transparency of the estimated value, the explicit statement that requirements are not tailored (as none are specified), and the very long market testing period allowing ample time for engagement. The lack of e-submission is a drawback for equal access.
•No e-submission support for market engagement
Practicality65/100
Key dates (contract start, duration) are clearly specified. However, the absence of electronic submission support is a significant practical limitation for market participants. A direct document URL is not explicitly provided.
•No electronic submission supported
•No direct document URL provided
Data Consistency90/100
The data is largely consistent and logical, with no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are coherent. Minor inconsistencies include the empty 'Liable Person' field and missing codes for procedure types.
•Empty 'Liable Person' field
•Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Sustainability50/100
The strategic objectives mention 'NHS food safety, nutrition, and sustainability requirements,' indicating an intent towards sustainability. However, specific, detailed green procurement, social, or innovation criteria are not yet defined beyond this general objective.
•Lack of explicit, detailed green procurement criteria
•Lack of explicit social criteria