Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme

This tender has a clear purpose and defined technical requirements but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria, e-submission, and comprehensive sustainability considerations, impacting fairness and clarity.

The procedure type and CPV code are clear. However, the missing reveal date and the lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the summaries reduce transparency and adherence to best practices. The submission period from today's date is reasonable for a below-threshold tender.

The service description and technical requirements are clear and understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly hinders bidders' ability to understand how their proposals will be judged, making the tender less clear.

While basic information like title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location are provided, the tender is incomplete due to the crucial absence of evaluation criteria and a lack of explicit financial requirements beyond eligibility.

The absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of electronic submission are significant barriers to transparency and equal access for potential bidders. While the SME/VCSE eligibility is a policy choice, these omissions severely impact the fairness of the process.

The lack of electronic submission is a major practical drawback in modern procurement, hindering efficiency and accessibility. Other practical details like contract start date, duration, and estimated value are clearly specified.

The core data fields are largely consistent and logical, with no disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty 'Liable Person' and 'Code' fields, and some ambiguity regarding the 'Value Classified' status despite the value being disclosed.

The tender explicitly lacks criteria related to green procurement, social aspects (beyond general VCSE eligibility), and innovation focus. This represents a significant gap in alignment with modern sustainable procurement practices.