ADULT LEARNING SERVICE - FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM

This is a well-structured preliminary market engagement notice for a flexible purchasing system, effectively communicating the upcoming opportunity and encouraging broad participation, though key details for the eventual full tender are still pending.

As a preliminary market engagement notice, it largely complies with transparency requirements. However, the absence of a defined procedure type for the *future* tender is a notable omission that will need to be addressed for full legal compliance.

The description of the Flexible Purchasing System and the purpose of the market engagement are clear. Requirements for this preliminary stage are well-articulated, making it easy for interested parties to understand what is expected.

For a preliminary market engagement notice, it is quite complete, providing essential information like value, duration, and key dates. However, critical elements such as detailed evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements for the *actual tender* are not yet defined, which is expected at this stage.

The tender actively encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting broader market access. Requirements are generic and not tailored, and the estimated value is disclosed, contributing to a fair pre-procurement environment.

Key practical information like contract duration, estimated start date, and value are clearly specified. However, the lack of an indicated e-submission method for the *future tender* is a practical concern for potential bidders.

The provided data is largely consistent, with logical dates for the engagement event and estimated contract start. Most key fields are populated, contributing to high data reliability.

The notice does not explicitly include green procurement, social, or innovation criteria. While encouraging SMEs/VCSEs has a social dimension, it lacks specific sustainability requirements for the services themselves.