Surrey Primary Cluster 5 Catering Tender

This tender for school catering services is significantly flawed by an extremely low estimated value and critical omissions in documentation, severely impacting its fairness, completeness, and legal compliance.

The estimated value of 6 EUR for a 36-month catering contract for multiple schools is highly problematic and raises serious concerns about transparency and legal compliance. Mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements are explicitly stated as missing, which are fundamental legal requirements. While the CPV code is correct and the procedure type is defined (though codes are missing), these omissions are severe.

The general description of the service scope and process (individual bidding, presentations) is clear. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and detailed tender specifications beyond high-level summaries significantly reduces clarity for potential bidders. The AI-extracted requirements highlight what is missing rather than providing comprehensive detail.

The tender is notably incomplete. Key information such as the liable person is missing. Crucially, the estimated value of 6 EUR is either a severe error or intentionally misleading. There are no detailed tender documents summarized, only administrative and OCDS data. Mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria are all explicitly noted as missing.

Fairness is severely compromised. The estimated value of 6 EUR is misleading and could deter legitimate bidders, suggesting a lack of transparency. The absence of specified evaluation criteria makes the selection process opaque and highly subjective, potentially allowing for bias. The lack of e-submission also creates barriers to equal access for all potential bidders.

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. While the contract duration and start date are generally known, the absence of detailed financing information (beyond the problematic 6 EUR value) and the lack of e-submission reduce overall practicality.

The most significant data inconsistency is the estimated value of 6 EUR, which is illogical for the described scope. There is a minor inconsistency between the contract start date in the timeline and the description (TBC). Additionally, codes for the procedure type are missing, contributing to data gaps.

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.