T26-010HCO Advice Services Support and Advice Quality Control Audit Services for DCSDC

This tender demonstrates good practical aspects and basic information disclosure, but is significantly hampered by a critical lack of evaluation criteria and somewhat vague technical requirements, impacting clarity and fairness.

The tender defines the procedure type and assigns an appropriate CPV code. The submission period of 30 days is generally reasonable for a below-threshold contract. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the missing reveal date prevents a full assessment of the entire tender period, and some codes are left empty.

The overall description of the service is clear, and submission instructions are well-defined. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the high-level nature of the technical capability requirements significantly reduce the clarity for potential bidders.

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration, is provided. Documents are available. The primary deficiency is the complete absence of evaluation criteria, which is essential for a comprehensive tender package.

Electronic submission via EtendersNI promotes equal access. The requirements, as stated, do not appear tailored to a specific company. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the process, making it difficult for bidders to prepare competitive offers and for the process to be perceived as fair.

Electronic submission is clearly supported via EtendersNI. The contract start date and duration are explicitly stated. While a direct document URL is not provided in the summary, the platform is specified, implying accessibility.

Key fields are mostly populated, and dates are logical. However, there is an inconsistency where the 'Estimated Value' is disclosed, but 'Value Classified: Yes' is also indicated. Additionally, some codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' are empty.

The tender's core service aims to provide free, quality independent advice, which has an inherent social benefit. However, the tender documentation itself does not include explicit criteria for green procurement, social aspects (beyond the service's purpose), or innovation focus for bidders.