DAPL Reopening - Healthcare Services - i-1428

This tender for a Dynamic Approved Provider List (DAPL) for healthcare services is severely lacking in detailed documentation and specific requirements, which significantly compromises transparency and fairness for potential bidders.

The absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, specific eligibility, technical, and financial requirements, along with missing evaluation criteria, raises significant concerns regarding adherence to public procurement principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination. The complete lack of tender documents further exacerbates this issue.

While the overall purpose and lot structure are clear, the tender suffers from a critical lack of clarity regarding specific requirements and the application process. The discrepancy between the DAPL's stated commencement date (April 2022) and the application deadline (March 2026) creates significant confusion about the list's operational status.

The tender information provided is highly incomplete. Critical elements such as detailed exclusion/selection criteria, specific technical and financial requirements, evaluation criteria, and the estimated contract value are missing. Crucially, no actual tender documents are attached, making it impossible for bidders to fully understand the scope and expectations.

The profound lack of detailed requirements and, most critically, the absence of evaluation criteria, severely undermine the fairness and transparency of the procurement process. Without clear guidelines on how applications will be assessed, there is a significant risk of arbitrary decision-making and unequal treatment among potential providers.

For potential bidders, the tender's lack of specific requirements and supporting documents makes it exceptionally difficult to prepare a comprehensive and compliant application. This could deter qualified providers and increase the administrative burden for both applicants and the contracting authority in clarifying expectations.

A significant inconsistency exists between the statement that the DAPL is 're-commencing in April 2022' and the application submission deadline of '2026-03-31'. This creates ambiguity regarding whether this is a new application window for an existing list or a re-launch, requiring urgent clarification.

The provided information does not include any details regarding green procurement or social criteria, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability objectives into the procurement process.