Tender assessment criteria
In the tendering process, each tender is evaluated according to
predetermined criteria. These will be stated in the appropriate
Notice or the Tender Documents. This allows companies to define
their offer accurately and to see exactly against what assessment
criteria the Council will use.
Each tender will contain a detailed specification of the goods or
service required and this will provide a major element of the
assessment criteria. However, assuming the tender meets the
specification, other aspects will also be evaluated. These can
include:
- Status of company
- Company profile
- Financial viability
- Quality assurance procedures and status
- Technical ability and flexibility for change
- Experience of successful completion of similar contracts
- Health and Safety policies
- Equal Opportunities for staff
- Reference sites
- Delivery lead times and performance
- Environmental issues
- Sales and marketing support
- Management information
- Resources available to support a flexible approach
Goods/services offered
- Extent to which they meet the minimum requirement
- Qualities above the minimum requirement that offer better value
for money
- Conformity to standards
- Support arrangements
Cost of acquisition
- Initial price
- Conditions of price (e.g. fixed, with or without variation,
etc.)
- Payment terms
- Warranties and Guarantees offered
- Support costs
More information
For more information, please contact a member of the Purchasing
team:
> Online:
Purchasing Enquiry Form
> Email:
purchasing@westlancsdc.gov.uk
> Tel: 01695 577177