Non-Maintained and Independent Special Schools (NMISS) Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System for special school placements, demonstrating good use of e-procurement and a long application window, but suffers from a lack of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed requirements in the provided summary.

The tender utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which is a legally compliant procurement procedure. While initially classified as 'Restricted procedure', the description clarifies its DPS nature. The summary notes that detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements are not provided, but refers bidders to the full documents, which is standard for a summary.

The overall purpose and operational dates of the DPS are clearly described. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria in the provided information is a significant clarity issue. While eligibility and technical requirements are clear, the lack of detail on how applications will be assessed reduces overall clarity.

Basic information such as title, organization, value, duration, and CPV code are well-populated. However, the tender summary explicitly states that evaluation criteria are missing, and detailed financial and mandatory exclusion grounds are not provided, impacting the completeness of the readily available information.

The use of a DPS with a five-year open application window and e-procurement via 'adam Procure' promotes broad access and fairness. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria is a major concern for fairness, as it reduces transparency on how applications will be judged.

Electronic submission is supported through the 'adam Procure' system, enhancing practicality. The DPS go-live and closing dates are clear, as is the contract duration. A minor practical drawback is the absence of a direct URL for the tender documents in the provided basic information.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. A minor inconsistency exists between the 'Restricted procedure' classification and the 'Dynamic Purchasing System' description, though the latter is clarified.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social criteria (beyond the inherent social value of the service itself), or innovation focus in its requirements or evaluation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.