CSAC2329 Communications Design & Branding

This tender provides a clear scope of work and transparent evaluation weighting, but it suffers from significant practical and fairness issues due to the lack of electronic submission. Key legal compliance and completeness aspects, such as the tender reveal date and detailed evaluation criteria, are also not fully transparent in the provided summary.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately. However, the crucial 'reveal date' is missing, which impacts the assessment of the actual time provided for preparation. Mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly detailed in the summary, posing a potential compliance gap.

The description of services required is clear and unambiguous. AI-extracted requirements are well-structured and understandable. Evaluation criteria weighting (80% quality, 20% price) is explicitly stated, providing good transparency on the assessment approach.

Most essential information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, duration, and location, is provided. Documents are available via a URL. However, detailed sub-criteria for evaluation are not present in the summary, and mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly defined.

The tender value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company, with the SME eligibility being a policy choice. However, the absence of electronic submission (e-submission) is a significant barrier to equal access and transparency, severely impacting fairness.

The tender provides a document URL, contract start date, financing information, and duration. Nevertheless, the lack of electronic submission is a major practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

Dates are logical and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, some key fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are unpopulated. There is also a minor inconsistency in the estimated value stated in EUR versus GBP in the document summaries.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.