LBHF SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service Market Engagement

This tender notice is critically incomplete, lacking essential documentation and detailed requirements, which severely hinders fair competition and increases procurement risk. It appears to be a preliminary announcement rather than a fully actionable open competition.

The absence of mandatory exclusion grounds is a significant legal non-compliance issue, as these are statutory requirements in public procurement. The lack of comprehensive tender documents also raises concerns about adherence to transparency and equal treatment principles.

The requirements provided are extremely high-level and vague, particularly for technical capability, making it difficult for potential bidders to understand what is expected or how their submissions will be evaluated. The title's 'Market Engagement' alongside 'open competition' is also confusing.

This tender is critically incomplete. The complete absence of any attached documents (e.g., Invitation to Tender, specification, draft contract, evaluation criteria) means bidders cannot prepare a meaningful submission. Crucial financial requirements and specific submission instructions are also missing.

The extreme lack of detailed requirements and evaluation criteria creates a highly subjective procurement process, potentially undermining fairness and equal treatment among bidders. Without clear guidelines, the contracting authority has excessive discretion.

For bidders, it is practically impossible to prepare a comprehensive and competitive offer based solely on the information provided. For the contracting authority, proceeding with such an incomplete tender carries significant risks of receiving unsuitable bids, legal challenges, and poor contract outcomes.

The title includes 'Market Engagement' while the procedure is described as an 'open competition,' which creates a slight inconsistency regarding the stage or nature of the procurement.

There is no mention of any green, social, or innovation criteria, which represents a missed opportunity to leverage public procurement for broader policy objectives, especially for a service with social impact.