Provision of Services for Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Survey (APS), Global and UK project

This tender for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Survey is generally well-structured, with clear requirements and a disclosed value. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on sustainability aspects.

The tender states the University of Warwick is not a contracting authority, which is a significant point regarding regulatory compliance. While it mentions voluntary advertising, the absence of explicit adherence to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023 could be a concern for some bidders. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no reported disputes. The deadline is reasonable given the context.

The description of the service required is clear, outlining the need for an experienced provider for large-scale UK surveys using CATI and CAWI. Eligibility and technical requirements are well-defined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria leaves a gap in understanding how bids will be assessed.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are present. The submission deadline and contract start date are also provided. However, the lack of content for the tender documents and the absence of financial requirements for bidders reduce its completeness.

The tender is open, and the value is disclosed. The requirements are focused on proven capability and experience, which are objective. Access to full documents is facilitated through a provided URL. The use of an e-procurement system (In-tend) is positive for fairness.

The tender directs bidders to an e-procurement portal for document download and query submission, which is practical. The contract start date and duration are specified. However, the lack of explicit information on financing and the absence of a clear e-submission process (beyond query handling) could be improved.

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. The status is 'active', and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. The contract start date is after the submission deadline, which is consistent.

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the tender documents. This indicates a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.