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Procurement of Legal Investigation and Advocacy Service in Fitness to Practise

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Deadline
12 days left
April 09, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
017653-2026
Value
£40,900,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 02, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 09, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 21, 2026

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Budget
£40,900,000
Duration
36 months
Location
North East England
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Authority seeks two suppliers to conduct further investigation, prepare cases for Fitness to Practise hearings, undertake pre-hearing case management, and present cases before adjudicators. The aim is to eliminate a backlog of approximately 400 cases and manage a steady state of 150 cases per annum over 3-5 years.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific requirements listed in the provided text.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific requirements listed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific requirements listed in the provided text.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Ability to conduct further investigation and prepare cases for Fitness to Practise hearings or meetings.
--Ability to undertake pre-hearing case management procedures in accordance with agreed performance targets and in collaboration with other parties to the hearing.
--Ability to ensure the presentation of cases before adjudicators at hearings (predominantly remotely using video conferencing software, occasionally in-person at Sheffield offices).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific requirements listed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for legal investigation and advocacy services is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a substantial estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on submission requirements, impacting its overall completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to standard procurement practices with a clear procedure and proper CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the scope. No disputes are noted. Regulatory compliance is assumed but not explicitly detailed.

Clarity80/100

The description of the required services is clear, outlining the investigation, case management, and presentation aspects. The objectives regarding backlog elimination and steady-state management are well-defined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity on how proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, and estimated value is present. Contract duration and start dates are specified. However, the lack of content for the tender documents and missing submission requirements reduce completeness.

No document content available
No specific submission requirements listed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open and uses a competitive flexible procedure, promoting fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and the criteria for technical capability are objective and service-related. There is no indication of requirements tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clear. Financing information is not explicitly detailed. The primary concern for practicality is the lack of information regarding e-submission, which is a standard for modern procurement. The availability of document content is also a practical hurdle.

No e-submission specified
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated consistently. There are no noted suspensions or disputes. The timeline dates are logical and do not present inconsistencies.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is not indicated as EU funded, which limits the sustainability score.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and objectives
Substantial estimated value disclosed
Open and competitive procedure
Well-defined technical capability requirements

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Lack of e-submission details
Absence of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Specify detailed evaluation criteria for bidders.
2. Provide full content for all tender documents.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and platform.

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