RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project

This tender presents a clear project description and reasonable timelines, but is significantly hampered by the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and mandatory exclusion grounds, alongside a lack of e-submission.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and no disputes are reported. The period from today's date to the submission deadline is reasonable for a below-threshold tender. However, the AI summary indicates that no specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided, which is a standard legal requirement and a notable omission.

The project description is clear and the AI-extracted requirements are understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces the clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand how proposals will be assessed.

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, duration, and location, is provided. All listed documents are available. Nevertheless, the tender lacks explicit evaluation criteria and mandatory exclusion grounds, and some minor fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are empty.

The tender provides full document access, discloses the estimated value, and encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. However, the absence of transparent evaluation criteria introduces subjectivity into the assessment process, and the lack of e-submission creates an unnecessary barrier to equal access for all potential bidders.

The contract start date, duration, and financing information are clearly specified, which aids practical planning. The primary practical drawback is the lack of electronic submission, which is a significant hurdle in modern procurement processes.

Key fields are generally populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty 'Liable Person' and procedure code fields. The 'PEACEPLUS' program name suggests EU funding, which contradicts the automated check's 'Not EU funded' flag.

The project explicitly focuses on strong social aspects, including engaging communities, strengthening cross-community relationships, promoting literacy, and inspiring cultural exploration. The 'PEACEPLUS' program name indicates it is likely EU-funded, which often implies higher sustainability standards. However, there are no explicit green procurement or innovation criteria mentioned.