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NEPO528 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of British Sign Language Interpreters

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Deadline
888 days left
August 31, 2028
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
024252-2026
Value
£2,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 24, 2028

Submission Deadline

August 31, 2028

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Budget
£2,000,000
Duration
Not specified
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The NEPO528 - British Sign Language DPS commenced on 24 May 2021 for a term of 60 months and was due to expire on 24 May 2026. The original Contract Notice for this DPS was published on 5 March 2021: 2021/S 000-004508. The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of validity of the DPS for a period of 27 months from 24 May 2026 to 31 August 2028. The value of the DPS remains unchanged and NEPO do not anticipate that the extension of the validity of the DPS requires variation to the published value. NEPO528 - British Sign Language has been established as a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' under a flexible approached based on the concept of Regulation 34 via Schedule 3, under the principles set out in Regulation 74-77 ('The Light Touch Regime'). The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. Suppliers wishing to access the DPS must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org For guidance on how to create an account or submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Dynamic Purchasing System pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System.
--For guidance on how to create an account or submit your response through Open, visit https://www.open-hub.org/training.
--Technical assistance from the Open Support team can be requested via open.support@nepo.org.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Suppliers must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as per relevant regulations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Suppliers must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System.
--Suppliers must first register on the e-Tendering system using the provided link: https://www.open-uk.org
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is for the extension of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for British Sign Language Interpreters. It is generally well-structured with clear access to the e-tendering system, but lacks specific technical and financial requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general regulatory principles for a DPS extension. The CPV code is broad but acceptable for a service. Deadlines are not explicitly mentioned as short, and the procedure is a standard restricted one. No disputes are noted. The extension of a DPS is a recognized procurement mechanism.

Clarity80/100

The purpose of the notice (extension of DPS validity) is clearly stated. Access to the e-tendering system is well-documented with links and support information. However, specific technical capability and financial requirements are not detailed within the provided text, which reduces overall clarity for potential bidders.

Technical capability requirements not specified
Financial requirements not specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and CPV code is present. The duration of the extension is specified (27 months). However, crucial details like specific technical and financial requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria are missing, impacting completeness.

Technical capability requirements not specified
Financial requirements not specified
Fairness85/100

The tender is accessible via an open e-tendering system, promoting broad access. The estimated value is disclosed. The criteria for exclusion are standard. The lack of specified technical and financial requirements could be seen as a positive for flexibility, but the absence of explicit evaluation criteria might raise questions about objective assessment.

Evaluation criteria not specified
Practicality65/100

E-submission is mandated through the Open eTendering system, with clear instructions and support links. The contract start date is implied by the extension period (from 24 May 2026). Financing information is not detailed. The duration of the DPS extension is provided.

Financing information not specified
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, and estimated value are populated. The dates for the DPS commencement and extension are logical. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The submission deadline is clearly stated.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the provided text. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

No green procurement mentioned
No social aspects mentioned

Strengths

Clear access to e-tendering system
Well-defined DPS extension purpose
Estimated value disclosed
Standard exclusion grounds mentioned

Concerns

Missing technical capability requirements
Missing financial requirements
Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of sustainability focus

Recommendations

1. Specify technical capability and financial requirements for clarity and completeness.
2. Publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Incorporate sustainability considerations into the tender requirements.

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