Provision of Independent Competent Person

This tender for an Independent Competent Person demonstrates good clarity in its service description and technical requirements but is significantly hampered by critical omissions in evaluation criteria and a highly restrictive geographical eligibility requirement, raising serious concerns about fairness and legal compliance.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately, and there are no disputes. However, the absence of a reveal date prevents verification of the minimum notice period. More critically, the requirement for bidders to be a 'West Midlands supplier/SME' for an open competition, even below threshold, raises significant concerns regarding compliance with principles of non-discrimination and free competition.

The description of the required service and the technical capabilities are clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major deficiency, making it impossible for potential bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, estimated value, duration, and location are provided. Documents are also attached. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of explicit evaluation criteria, specific financial requirements, and detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.

The tender provides full document access, discloses the estimated value, and supports e-procurement, which are positive aspects. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely undermines transparency and objectivity. Furthermore, the mandatory requirement for bidders to be a 'West Midlands supplier/SME' is highly restrictive and creates an unfair barrier to competition, potentially tailoring the tender to a specific local market.

Electronic submission is supported via the Proactis Portal, and the contract start date and duration are clearly specified. While direct document URLs are not provided, the availability of documents via the portal is implied. Financing information is limited to the estimated value.

The key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Most essential fields are populated, though minor gaps exist, such as an empty 'Liable Person' field and missing procedure codes.

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU-funded.