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Yorkshire Water is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather supplier insights on customer insights services, aiming to shape the sourcing strategy for a future Customer Insights Framework.
Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather information from suppliers on customer insights services to help shape a future sourcing strategy, and this is not a call for competition.
This document is an OCDS data package providing details about Yorkshire Water's preliminary market engagement to gather insights for a future Customer Insights Framework, not a call for competition.
Yorkshire Water Services Limited invites suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement to gather information and shape the future sourcing strategy for a Customer Insights Framework, covering data analytics, research, and advisory services.
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This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is exceptionally clear and fair in its approach, effectively communicating its purpose to gather market insights without constituting a call for competition. While strong in clarity and fairness, minor structured data inconsistencies and the absence of e-submission are noted.
The tender clearly identifies itself as a Preliminary Market Engagement, not a call for competition, which is legally sound. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. The main structured data fields for 'Type' and 'Procedure' are marked 'None', which is a data quality issue, but the detailed description mitigates this from a legal compliance perspective for a PME.
The description is highly clear and unambiguous, explicitly stating the purpose of the PME, what information is sought, and that it does not constitute a call for competition. Requirements for participation are well-documented and understandable, and the absence of evaluation criteria is appropriately explained for this stage.
All essential basic information, financial details, timeline, and classification are provided. Documents are attached and summarized. Requirements for participating in the PME are defined. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields in the basic information section are empty, which is a minor completeness gap in the structured data.
The tender explicitly states that participation in the PME will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in subsequent procurement, which is a strong indicator of fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements for market engagement are generic. The lack of e-submission is a minor practical concern but does not significantly undermine fairness for an EOI.
The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information is available. However, the automated check indicates no e-submission is supported, which can be a practical hurdle for suppliers.
Dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes. The primary inconsistency lies in the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields being 'None' in the structured basic information, while the description clearly defines it as a 'Preliminary Market Engagement'.
The tender explicitly mentions a focus on understanding 'innovation' from suppliers, which is a positive aspect. However, there is no mention of green procurement or specific social criteria, limiting its overall sustainability score.
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