WMP0915 - Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

This tender for an Employee Assistance Programme is clear on basic information but suffers from a lack of transparency and completeness, particularly regarding evaluation criteria and undisclosed estimated value.

The tender references UK regulations for exclusion grounds and provides ample time for the Request to Participate. However, the absence of evaluation criteria for candidate selection, the classified estimated value, and the non-standard procedure code reduce overall legal compliance.

The service description and AI-extracted requirements for participation are generally clear. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria for the Restricted procedure's selection stage significantly hinders clarity for potential bidders. Financial requirements are also not detailed in the summary.

Basic information, deadlines, and duration are mostly present. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and critically, the evaluation criteria for selecting candidates for the ITT stage are entirely absent, representing a significant gap in the tender notice's completeness.

The classified estimated value and the complete absence of evaluation criteria for candidate selection severely impact transparency and fairness, making it difficult for bidders to assess the opportunity and understand the selection process. The lack of e-submission also creates a barrier to equal access.

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. Furthermore, the stated contract start date is identical to the submission deadline, indicating a clear data error that makes the timeline impractical and confusing.

While many fields are populated, the most critical inconsistency is the contract start date being identical to the submission deadline, which is illogical. Minor inconsistencies include missing codes for procedure/type and the liable person.

The tender notice does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU-funded, which often drives higher sustainability standards.