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Capital Minor Works projects for Derby, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Portsmouth Cafcass reference CAF594-25

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Cafcass

LOCATION

East Midlands, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 04, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45000000

REFERENCE

008394-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Refurbishment of 4 Cafcass Offices procured against Procure Partnerships Framework as direct award. 1) Chelmsford 2) Derby 3) Peterborough 4) Portsmouth
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Companies must have met all mandatory exclusion grounds criteria as part of their successful appointment to the Procure Partnerships Framework.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies must be an appointed contractor on the Procure Partnerships Framework.
  • Companies must be capable of delivering construction work (CPV 45000000) for refurbishment projects.
  • Companies must be able to operate in the regions of Chelmsford, Derby, Peterborough, and Portsmouth.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies must have demonstrated the necessary technical capability and experience for refurbishment projects as part of their successful appointment to the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies must have met the required financial standing criteria as part of their successful appointment to the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a direct award from the Procure Partnerships Framework; therefore, there is no open bidding process requiring external submission documents from companies not already on the framework.
  • The deadline of 2026-02-04T15:00:00+00:00 is likely an internal administrative deadline or a deadline for the selected framework contractor to confirm acceptance and project commencement.
  • Works are expected to conclude by March 31, 2026.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008394-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides public data on a direct award for the refurbishment of four Cafcass offices (Chelmsford, Derby, Peterborough, Portsmouth) through the Procure Partnerships Framework, with works expected to conclude by March 31, 2026.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008394-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package containing structured data about the refurbishment of four Cafcass offices in Chelmsford, Derby, Peterborough, and Portsmouth, procured as a direct award through the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents008394-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a contract notice for the refurbishment of four Cafcass offices in Chelmsford, Derby, Peterborough, and Portsmouth, procured as a direct award through the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008394-2026.html
Summary:
Cafcass is seeking contractors for the refurbishment of four offices in Chelmsford, Derby, Peterborough, and Portsmouth, to be procured as a direct award against the Procure Partnerships Framework.

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61
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender represents a direct award from an existing framework, which ensures a streamlined process for pre-qualified contractors but significantly limits broader market access and transparency for external parties.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure as a direct award from the Procure Partnerships Framework, which is a legally recognized method. CPV codes are correctly assigned, and no disputes are reported. The compliance is high within the context of a framework agreement.

Clarity80/100

The description and AI-extracted requirements are exceptionally clear regarding the direct award nature and the reliance on framework pre-qualification. The scope of work and locations are well-defined. The absence of new evaluation criteria is inherent to this process.

Completeness65/100

While basic information is present, the estimated value is classified, and the full contract duration (start date) is missing. Evaluation criteria are not specified within this notice, as they were part of the framework establishment.

Estimated value not disclosed (classified)
Missing full contract duration (start date)
Fairness30/100

The tender is explicitly tailored to companies already appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework, severely limiting competition and access for other potential bidders. The classified value also reduces overall transparency.

Requirements are tailored to companies on a specific framework
Estimated value is classified
Practicality50/100

The contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check creates confusion. The absence of a contract start date and classified financing information also impacts practicality for planning.

Contradiction regarding e-submission support
Missing contract start date
Data Consistency65/100

Several key fields like 'Liable Person' and 'Code' for procedure type are empty. The 'missing reveal date' and the contradiction between 'E-Procurement' and 'No e-submission' indicate data inconsistencies.

Empty fields ('Liable Person', 'Code')
Missing reveal date
Sustainability20/100

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus within the tender documentation, indicating a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the procurement method (direct award from framework)
Well-defined eligibility and technical requirements by reference to the framework
All necessary documents are listed as available
CPV code and location information are clearly provided
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Requirements are highly tailored to contractors on a specific framework, limiting open competition
Estimated value is not disclosed (classified), reducing transparency
Missing full contract duration (specifically, the start date)
Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check
Absence of specific evaluation criteria within this notice

Recommendations

1. For future notices of direct awards, explicitly state that evaluation criteria were applied during the framework establishment phase to enhance clarity.
2. If possible, disclose the estimated value or provide a justification for classification to improve transparency.
3. Clarify the 'E-Procurement' characteristic, especially regarding submission methods for direct awards.

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