Tenders

Cross-Channel Transport Services

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Deadline
27 days left
March 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
014436-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Inner London - West, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

November 23, 2026

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Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
36 months
Location
Inner London - West
Type
Other
52
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

The indicative scope includes, but is not limited to: Provision of coach services between Folkestone and Calais suitable for the safe transport of Home Office staff, including appropriate seating capacity and accessibility features. Provision of short notice transport from Coquelles to Folkestone for individuals and their luggage following vehicle seizure. Drivers and operational staff with relevant qualifications, vetting and training. Contingency and resilience arrangements to support service reliability. Compliance with all applicable transport, health and safety, and safeguarding legislation

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (14)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--Submit bid by 2026-03-31T00:00:00.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Comply with all applicable transport, health and safety, and safeguarding legislation.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS14
--Provide coach services between Folkestone and Calais.
--Ensure safe transport of Home Office staff.
--Provide appropriate seating capacity in coaches.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided information.

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52
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender, currently in the planning stage, suffers from significant transparency and completeness issues, primarily due to the absence of actual tender documents, a defined procedure type, and evaluation criteria. While the service description is clear, these fundamental omissions severely hinder fair competition and bidder participation.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance55/100

The tender lacks a clearly defined procedure type and the estimated value is classified, which are significant issues regarding mandatory disclosure and compliance with procurement regulations. While the CPV code is appropriate and no disputes are noted, these omissions raise concerns about the legal robustness of the process.

Missing procedure type
Classified estimated value
Clarity65/100

The service description and AI-extracted technical requirements are clear and understandable. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major deficiency, as bidders cannot ascertain how their proposals will be assessed, leading to ambiguity in the bidding process.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness45/100

The tender is significantly incomplete due to the critical absence of actual tender document content (0 out of 4 documents processed). Furthermore, the lack of specified evaluation criteria and the classified estimated value contribute to its incompleteness, making it difficult for potential bidders to form a comprehensive offer.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness35/100

Fairness is severely compromised by the lack of access to full tender documents, the classified estimated value, and the complete absence of evaluation criteria. These factors create an uneven playing field and prevent potential bidders from preparing competitive and informed proposals. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access.

No document content available
Value classified
Practicality55/100

While the contract start date and duration are clearly specified, the practicality is hindered by the absence of electronic submission capabilities and the lack of detailed financing information. The critical issue of no document content available also poses a significant practical barrier for bidders.

No e-submission
No financing information available
Data Consistency75/100

The tender exhibits moderate data consistency. Key fields such as 'Liable Person', 'Type', and 'Procedure' are unpopulated, and the estimated value is classified rather than disclosed. However, the provided dates (submission, contract start, duration) are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes.

Missing 'Liable Person', 'Type', 'Procedure' fields
Estimated value not populated (classified)
Sustainability25/100

The tender shows a very low commitment to sustainability, as there are no indications of green procurement criteria, social aspects, or an innovation focus. This represents a missed opportunity to align the procurement with broader public policy objectives.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and AI-extracted technical requirements
Correct CPV code assignment
Defined contract duration and start date
No apparent tailoring of requirements to a specific company

Concerns

Absence of actual tender document content (0/4 documents with content)
Missing procedure type and classified estimated value
Complete lack of specified evaluation criteria
No support for electronic submission
No consideration for sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Publish all tender documents immediately to ensure full transparency and allow bidders to prepare adequately.
2. Clearly define the procurement procedure type and, if possible, disclose the estimated value or provide a robust justification for its classification.
3. Develop and publish clear, objective evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.

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