ASC22016 Supported Living DPS

This tender for a Supported Living DPS has a clear service description and well-defined eligibility/technical requirements, but it suffers from significant deficiencies in legal consistency, completeness, clarity, fairness, and practicality.

The procedure type and CPV codes are correctly identified, and the submission deadline provides ample time. However, the 'Contract Start' date (2023-09-30) is in the past relative to the current date (2026-01-18), which is a significant legal and procedural inconsistency. The value is classified, and details on mandatory exclusion grounds are not provided in the summary, requiring reference to full documentation.

The description of the DPS and its three lots is clear and understandable. The AI-extracted eligibility and technical requirements are well-defined. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity deficiency. Furthermore, details on mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements are not provided in the summary, requiring bidders to consult the full documentation.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, and duration are provided. Location and CPV codes are also present. A document is attached and summarized. However, the tender is incomplete due to the undisclosed estimated value, the explicit lack of evaluation criteria, and the absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements in the provided summary.

The requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company, and the long submission deadline is fair for preparation. The explicit mention that current DPS suppliers must re-tender promotes a level playing field. However, the classified estimated value reduces transparency. Critically, the absence of specified evaluation criteria severely undermines fairness, as bidders cannot objectively assess how their proposals will be judged. The lack of e-submission also presents a barrier to equal access.

The duration is clearly specified. However, the tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a practical drawback in modern procurement. A direct URL to the full tender documentation is not provided in the input. The 'Contract Start' date being in the past (2023-09-30) for an active tender in 2026 is highly impractical and confusing for potential suppliers. Financing information is not available beyond the classified value.

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, there is a critical inconsistency regarding dates: the 'Contract Start' date (2023-09-30) is significantly in the past relative to the current date (2026-01-18), which is illogical for a new tender process. Minor inconsistencies include 'Liable Person' being empty and 'Code: N/A' for Type/Procedure.

The tender explicitly includes 'Social Criteria' and the nature of the service (supported living) inherently addresses significant social needs. However, there is no indication of green procurement initiatives or a focus on innovation. The tender is also not EU funded.