Cleaning and Washroom Services Cherwell District Council

This tender for cleaning and washroom services exhibits significant deficiencies in transparency and modern procurement practices, primarily due to missing evaluation criteria and the absence of electronic submission. While basic information is present, critical details for fair competition and compliance are lacking.

The tender correctly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and the missing reveal date are significant compliance issues under national procurement regulations, impacting transparency and equal treatment.

While the service description is clear, the AI-extracted requirements are high-level and rely heavily on external documents. Critically, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it very difficult for potential bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, severely impacting clarity.

Most essential information like title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location is provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the missing 'Liable Person' and, more significantly, the complete absence of evaluation criteria, which is a critical component for any tender.

The tender value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria severely undermines objectivity and transparency, making it difficult for bidders to compete fairly. Additionally, the absence of e-submission creates an unnecessary barrier to equal access and participation.

The contract start date and duration are clear. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, increasing administrative burden for bidders. The document URL is not explicitly provided in the summary.

Key fields are mostly populated, and there are no disputes. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and there is an inconsistency between the stated '49 months' contract duration and the '4 Years' or '3 Years with option of 12 Months' description (both typically 48 months).

The tender does not indicate any focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU-funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards, resulting in a low score for this category.