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This document is an OCDS record providing machine-readable data about Bedford Borough Council's tender for a Training Brokerage Service Provider to coordinate and deliver highways-related training for its staff.
This document is an OCDS Release Package providing structured data about the Bedford Borough Council's tender for a highways-related training brokerage service.
Bedford Borough Council seeks an experienced provider to coordinate, procure, and deliver comprehensive highways-related training for approximately 40 staff, with an estimated value of £325,000 over three to five years.
Bedford Borough Council seeks an experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider to coordinate and deliver comprehensive highways-related training for approximately 40 staff, with an estimated value of £325,000, evaluated on an 80% price / 20% quality basis.
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This tender provides a clear service description and basic procurement details, but suffers from a lack of detailed evaluation sub-criteria, absence of e-submission, and no explicit sustainability considerations.
The tender clearly defines the 'Open procedure' and assigns a relevant CPV code. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. While 'Mandatory exclusion grounds' are mentioned as a category, specific details are not provided in the summary, which is a minor gap.
The service description is clear and unambiguous, and the overall evaluation weighting (80% price / 20% quality) is specified. However, the lack of detailed sub-criteria for the quality component and generic technical requirements reduce overall clarity for potential bidders.
Most essential information, including title, organization, reference, value, duration, and contract start date, is present. Documents are available. However, the tender lacks comprehensive details regarding mandatory exclusion grounds and the sub-criteria for quality evaluation, impacting its overall completeness.
The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the absence of electronic submission (e-submission) creates a barrier to equal access, and the lack of detailed sub-criteria for quality evaluation introduces subjectivity, potentially compromising transparency and fairness.
The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.
Key fields are generally populated, and dates are logical. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure', and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag despite the value being disclosed.
The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which often drives higher sustainability standards.
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