St Neots Town Council Insurance April 2026 - March 2029 Tender

This tender for insurance services exhibits moderate quality, with clear basic information but significant deficiencies in critical areas such as legal compliance, clarity, and fairness due to missing key details.

The tender correctly identifies the procedure type and CPV codes, and no disputes are reported. However, the absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specified evaluation criteria represents significant compliance gaps. The missing reveal date also hinders a full assessment of the submission period's reasonableness.

While the core service description and contract duration are clear, the complete absence of evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged, severely impacting clarity. The lack of explicit financial requirements also adds ambiguity.

Basic information like title, organization, value, and key timelines are present. However, critical omissions include the liable person, mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed financial requirements, and, most importantly, the complete absence of evaluation criteria. The 'Required: No' for the main PDF document is also confusing.

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirement for 'experience with town and parish council operations' is specific but likely justifiable. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria severely undermines transparency and objectivity, making it difficult for all bidders to compete fairly. The absence of e-submission also creates an unequal playing field.

The tender specifies contract start and duration, which is practical. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in 2026, increasing administrative burden for both bidders and the contracting authority. No explicit document URL is provided, which could also hinder access.

Key dates (submission, contract start, duration) are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include 'Code: N/A' for procedure type and the missing liable person, but these do not significantly impact overall data integrity.

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU-funded, indicating a complete lack of focus on sustainability criteria.