Q1486 – Provision of Cycle Training for Schools

This tender for cycle training services is generally clear in its service description and requirements, but suffers from significant deficiencies in legal compliance, completeness, and fairness due to an incorrect CPV code and the critical absence of evaluation criteria.

The tender defines the procedure type and has no disputes. However, the assignment of 'Pre-school education services' (80110000) as the CPV code for 'Cycle Training for Schools' is a significant misclassification. Additionally, mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly stated, which is a common regulatory requirement.

The description of the required cycle training service is clear and unambiguous, and the technical capability requirements are well-defined. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria severely impacts the clarity for potential bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and explicit financial requirements for bidders. The 'Official PDF Version' being marked as 'Required: No' is also unusual and could indicate missing critical information.

The tender requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company, and the estimated value is disclosed. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly compromises the objectivity and transparency of the process, making it difficult for bidders to compete fairly. The lack of e-submission also reduces equal access.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information is available. A notable practical drawback is the lack of electronic submission, which can complicate the bidding process for some organizations.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include a slight discrepancy between the estimated value in EUR and the GBP value in the document summary, and the 'Liable Person' field being empty.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of emphasis on broader sustainability objectives.