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This OCDS record provides structured data about Wigan Council's tender for a 2-year mobile ice-cream concession at Haigh Woodland Park, with a potential 12-month extension.
Wigan Council seeks a concessionaire to provide mobile ice cream services at Haigh Woodland Park for an initial 2-year period with a possible 12-month extension, requiring the operator to own and fund their units.
Wigan Council seeks bids for a 2-year (plus 1-year extension) mobile ice cream concession at Haigh Woodland Park, requiring operators to provide their own units and submit tenders via The Chest portal by March 4, 2026.
Wigan Council is seeking bids for a 2-year (with a possible 1-year extension) concession contract for mobile ice cream services at Haigh Woodland Park, requiring interested parties to submit tenders via The Chest portal by March 4, 2026.
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This tender presents a clear service description and utilizes an e-procurement portal, but its overall quality is significantly hampered by the critical absence of evaluation criteria and a lack of focus on sustainability aspects.
The tender generally complies with legal requirements for a below-threshold open competition. However, the tender reveal date is missing, and specific details regarding mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly stated, which are minor deficiencies.
The service description and basic requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces clarity, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.
Most essential information, such as title, reference, organization, value, and duration, is provided, and documents are available. Nevertheless, the lack of defined evaluation criteria represents a significant gap in the tender's completeness.
While the estimated value is disclosed, e-procurement is supported, and requirements appear generic, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the procurement process, impacting fairness.
Electronic submission via The Chest portal is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified. A minor practical drawback is the absence of a direct URL for the tender documents within the provided information.
The data is largely consistent, with logical dates and no reported disputes. However, some key fields like 'Liable Person' and specific procedure codes are unpopulated, and there's a minor contradiction regarding e-submission in automated checks.
The tender does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability considerations into the procurement process.
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