Ceredigion – Mental Health Floating Support Services (Housing Support Grant)

This tender provides a clear description of the required Mental Health Floating Support Services and outlines key eligibility and technical requirements. However, it is critically incomplete due to the complete absence of any supporting tender documents, including detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and a draft contract.

The tender references specific Welsh legislation (Housing (Wales) Act 2014), indicating an understanding of the legal framework for the service. However, the explicit absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds is a significant omission that could lead to non-compliance with general public procurement principles.

While the service description and core requirements are generally clear regarding the scope and purpose, the complete absence of tender documents means that detailed specifications, terms, and conditions, which are crucial for clarity, are entirely missing. This makes it impossible for bidders to fully understand the requirements.

This tender is critically incomplete. While basic information and high-level requirements are present, the complete absence of any attached documents (e.g., full tender specifications, draft contract, evaluation criteria, submission forms) renders it impossible for bidders to prepare a comprehensive and compliant offer.

The open procedure is generally conducive to fairness. However, the lack of detailed information, particularly evaluation criteria and comprehensive specifications, creates an uneven playing field and hinders fair competition, as bidders cannot fully understand what is required or how their bids will be assessed.

The requirements for service commencement by April 2026 and a 48-month duration are practical. However, the tender's current state, lacking essential documents and indicating no e-submission, makes it highly impractical for bidders to formulate a proper response, potentially leading to low participation or non-compliant bids.

There is a minor inconsistency between the estimated value in EUR (3,436,429.00) and the financial requirement stated in GBP (£2.86M ex VAT). While potentially explainable by VAT or exchange rates, this should ideally be consistent or clarified.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus, which are increasingly important aspects of modern public procurement for long-term sustainability and value.