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Dynamic Purchasing System for Alternative Education Provision

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£7,000,000

DEADLINE

July 31, 2028 at 08:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

014303-2023

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Original Tender Description

Following consultation with key stakeholders as part of the AP review WCF wish to strengthen the AP commissioning for registered and unregistered providers and to provide schools/settings with information regarding alternative provision available to support the children and young people of Worcestershire.WCF are therefore looking to implement a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with two ‘lots’ for the following areas:• Lot 1 - Alternative Provision Providers (Registered and Un-registered Providers) • Lot 2 - Home tuition I
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a provider capable of delivering Alternative Education Provision services (for Lot 1).
  • Be a provider capable of delivering Home Tuition services (for Lot 2).
  • For Lot 1, clearly identify as either a Registered or Un-registered Alternative Provision Provider.
  • Be a legal entity capable of contracting with Worcestershire County Council.
  • Be able to operate within the geographical area served by Worcestershire County Council.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the necessary expertise and resources to deliver Alternative Education Provision services as described by the Contracting Authority (for Lot 1).
  • Possess the necessary expertise and resources to deliver Home Tuition services as described by the Contracting Authority (for Lot 2).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance levels) are detailed in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an application to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
  • Submit the application by the deadline: 2028-07-31 08:00:00.
  • Clearly indicate which Lot(s) the company is applying for (Lot 1 and/or Lot 2).
  • For Lot 1, specify whether the company is a Registered or Un-registered provider.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice from Worcestershire County Council announcing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Alternative Education Provision, divided into two lots for registered/unregistered providers and home tuition, with an estimated value of £7,000,000.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is generally well-structured with clear basic information, but suffers from significant gaps in detailed requirements and evaluation criteria, impacting clarity and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender correctly identifies as a DPS and uses an appropriate CPV code. The long submission period is typical for a DPS, allowing continuous admission. However, the AI-extracted requirements explicitly state 'No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed' and 'No specific financial requirements... are detailed'. While these might be in the full PDF, their absence from the summary is a concern regarding initial transparency and compliance with basic disclosure for a public tender.

Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds in AI summary
Lack of detailed financial requirements in AI summary
Clarity60/100

The overall description of the DPS and its two lots is clear. However, the AI-extracted requirements are high-level, and critically, the tender explicitly flags 'No evaluation criteria specified'. This significantly hinders clarity for potential bidders on how their applications will be assessed for admission to the DPS.

No evaluation criteria specified
Requirements are high-level and lack detail on mandatory exclusion grounds and financial aspects
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and CPV code are all present. A document is attached. However, the tender is incomplete regarding crucial details for bidders: specific mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed financial requirements, and explicit evaluation criteria are noted as missing or not detailed in the AI summary.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary
Missing detailed financial requirements in the provided summary
Fairness60/100

The tender value is disclosed, and the long submission period for a DPS ensures ample time for preparation. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the explicit absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as it reduces transparency and objectivity in the admission process. The contradiction regarding e-procurement (characteristic vs. automated check) also introduces ambiguity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Contradiction regarding e-procurement/e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are known. The tender states 'E-Procurement' as a characteristic, which is positive for practicality, but this is contradicted by the automated check stating 'No e-submission'. This inconsistency creates uncertainty for bidders. A direct document URL is not provided in the summary, which is a minor practical inconvenience.

Contradiction regarding e-procurement/e-submission
No direct document URL in the summary
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and the dates (contract start, submission deadline) are logical for an active Dynamic Purchasing System. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The primary inconsistency is the direct contradiction between 'Characteristics: E-Procurement' and the 'AUTOMATED CHECK RESULTS: Issues: No e-submission'.

Contradiction between E-Procurement characteristic and automated check result regarding e-submission
Sustainability20/100

The tender information provided does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, innovation focus, or EU funding. This indicates a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria within this specific tender's summary.

No explicit sustainability criteria mentioned
No explicit social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear description of the DPS and its lots
Value and duration clearly specified
Appropriate CPV code assigned
Long submission period for DPS allows ample time
E-Procurement characteristic (despite contradiction)

Concerns

Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds in summary
Lack of specific financial requirements in summary
Contradiction regarding e-procurement/e-submission
No explicit sustainability or social criteria

Recommendations

1. Ensure full tender documents clearly specify all mandatory exclusion grounds and detailed financial requirements.
2. Provide explicit and objective evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS to enhance fairness and transparency.
3. Clarify the e-procurement and e-submission capabilities to avoid bidder confusion.

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