Equine Enforcement Services

This tender provides a clear description of the required equine enforcement services but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and the tender reveal date, significantly impacting fairness and transparency.

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and references national legislation (Procurement Act 2023). CPV codes are appropriate, and there are no disputes. However, the missing tender reveal date prevents confirmation of compliance with minimum tender periods, posing a potential legal risk.

The service description and technical requirements are clear and unambiguous, detailing the scope of work. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a significant flaw, making it unclear how bids will be assessed and impacting bidders' ability to formulate competitive proposals.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location is provided. Documents are listed and summarized. Nevertheless, the critical omission of evaluation criteria renders the tender incomplete for potential bidders to fully understand the procurement process.

The absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness, as bidders cannot understand the basis for award. Furthermore, the highly restrictive requirements, such as appointing a 'single equine bailiff' and the 'respond within one hour' service level, could significantly limit competition and potentially tailor the tender to a very narrow pool of providers, raising concerns about equal access.

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the In-tend e-tendering portal, and a user guide is provided. Key practical information like contract start date, duration, and estimated value are all specified, contributing to good practicality.

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logically consistent (submission before start date). However, minor inconsistencies include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and procedure codes, and the missing tender reveal date.

The tender does not include any explicit criteria or mentions related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This indicates a lack of focus on broader sustainability objectives.