Tenders

Communications Services Framework

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Deadline
2 days left
March 05, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
011519-2026
Value
£300,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 09, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 05, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

Budget
£300,000
Duration
24 months
Location
North East England
Type
Other
46
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

Communications Services Framework - Scope of Requirements -

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Submissions must be made by the deadline: 2026-03-05T12:00:00+00:00.
--The bid must address the scope of a Communications Services Framework.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific eligibility requirements are detailed in the provided tender information.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Bidders must be capable of providing integrated brand services.
--Bidders must be capable of providing creative services.
--Bidders must be capable of providing copywriting services.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided tender information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
011519-2026_ocds_record.json

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OCDS Release PackageDOC
011519-2026_ocds_release.json

This document is an Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) release package, providing structured data about the tender process for informational purposes.

Official PDF VersionPDF
011519-2026_official.pdf

This document is an official tender notice from Northern Gas Networks Limited, outlining a Communications Services Framework with an estimated value of £250,000, covering integrated brand, creative, and copywriting services across multiple UK regions from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential extensions.

Tender NoticeHTM
011519-2026.html

This tender notice from Northern Gas Networks Limited announces a Communications Services Framework, valued up to £300,000, covering integrated brand, creative, copywriting, and freelance creative services from June 2026 to May 2028 with potential extensions.

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46
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender is significantly incomplete regarding critical details such as evaluation criteria and e-submission capabilities, which severely impacts its transparency and fairness. Furthermore, there are notable data inconsistencies in the estimated value and a complete absence of sustainability considerations.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance55/100

The tender defines the procedure type and is below threshold, consistent with its value. However, the AI-extracted requirements explicitly state that no specific mandatory exclusion grounds or eligibility requirements are detailed, which are fundamental legal components of any tender. The CPV code is also slightly misaligned with the service description.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing eligibility requirements
Clarity45/100

While the general scope of services is understandable, the AI summary explicitly notes the absence of specified evaluation criteria, which is a critical clarity flaw. Requirements for technical capabilities are stated but lack detail on how they will be assessed. Performance conditions are also not clearly stated.

No evaluation criteria specified
Technical requirements lack detail
Completeness50/100

Basic information like title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration are present. However, the tender is significantly incomplete regarding critical elements such as detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and most importantly, evaluation criteria. One document also failed to download.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness35/100

The tender discloses its value and the technical requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the explicit lack of evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the selection process. Furthermore, the absence of electronic submission capabilities (e-submission) creates an unnecessary barrier and reduces equal access for potential bidders in 2026.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality55/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information (estimated value) is available. However, the lack of electronic submission (e-submission) is a significant practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

No e-submission
Data Consistency40/100

The tender generally has populated key fields and consistent dates. However, there is a significant inconsistency in the estimated value, with different figures (£300,000, £250,000, and 300,000 EUR) appearing across the main information and document summaries. This discrepancy is a major concern for data reliability.

Inconsistent estimated value across documents/fields
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate modern sustainability principles into the procurement process.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear procedure type (Below threshold - open competition)
Value disclosed
Contract duration and start date specified
Technical requirements appear generic (not tailored)
No disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion and eligibility requirements
Inconsistent estimated value across documents
Lack of e-submission capabilities
Absence of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria.
2. Provide detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements.
3. Ensure consistency of estimated value across all tender documents and fields, and implement e-submission for efficiency and fairness.

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