Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

This tender for vehicle towing services by Bristol City Council is generally well-structured with clear service requirements. However, it exhibits significant shortcomings in transparency regarding detailed evaluation criteria and the absence of electronic submission, impacting fairness and practicality.

The tender generally adheres to open procedure requirements, with a correctly assigned CPV code and no reported disputes. The 29-day period between today's date (assumed reveal) and the submission deadline is reasonable. However, the absence of a specified reveal date and lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds slightly reduce the score.

The service description and technical capability requirements are exceptionally clear and unambiguous, detailing response times and operational scope. However, the critical absence of detailed evaluation criteria, including weightings and sub-criteria for price, quality, and social value, significantly diminishes overall clarity for potential bidders.

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location, is comprehensively provided. While requirements are defined, the tender lacks full completeness due to the absence of detailed evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements beyond a general mention.

The tender's fairness is significantly compromised by the absence of electronic submission, which creates barriers to equal access. Furthermore, the lack of detailed and transparent evaluation criteria (weightings, sub-criteria) makes it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, despite the requirements themselves not appearing tailored.

The absence of electronic submission is a major practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders. While contract start date and duration are clearly specified, the lack of e-submission significantly impacts the practicality score.

The data is largely consistent, with logical dates and no reported disputes or suspensions. However, minor inconsistencies exist, such as empty fields for 'Liable Person' and 'Type/Procedure Code', and a slight discrepancy between the estimated value in EUR and GBP mentioned in document summaries.

The tender positively includes social value criteria as part of the evaluation, demonstrating an awareness of broader societal impact. However, it lacks explicit focus on green procurement initiatives or innovation, which are increasingly important aspects of sustainable public purchasing.