VCSE - Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service LOT 1

This tender presents a clear service description but suffers from significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria and document accessibility, which undermines transparency and fairness. While the service's social focus is commendable, critical information gaps pose substantial challenges for potential bidders.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of a reveal date and explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, relying instead on general regulations, represents minor compliance gaps.

The service description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. However, the critical absence of detailed evaluation or award criteria significantly hinders bidders' understanding of how proposals will be assessed, leading to a low score.

While basic information, value, and duration are provided, the 'Page not found' error for the primary 'Tender Notice' document is a major completeness issue. Furthermore, the lack of detailed evaluation criteria, despite being mentioned in a document summary, indicates a critical information gap for bidders.

Fairness is severely impacted by the 'Page not found' error for a key document, preventing full access to information. The absence of detailed evaluation criteria also makes the process opaque. The lack of e-submission further limits equal access, although requirements are not tailored.

The tender lacks electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The 'Page not found' error for a key document also creates a practical barrier for bidders. However, contract start and duration are clearly specified.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and a missing code for the 'Type' field.

The tender scores moderately on sustainability due to its explicit focus on a VCSE-led service for mental health crisis prevention, which inherently addresses significant social aspects. However, it lacks specific green procurement or innovation-focused criteria.