The score will be calculated by applying the weighting set against each criterion, outlined above; the maximum number of marks possible will be 100. Should any contractor score 1 in any of the criteria, they will be excluded from the tender competition. Score Description 1 Not Satisfactory: Proposal contains significant shortcomings and does not meet the required standard 2 Partially Satisfactory: Proposal partially meets the required standard, with one or more moderate weaknesses or gaps 3 Satisfactory: Proposal mostly meets the required standard, with one or more minor weaknesses or gaps. 4 Good: Proposal meets the required standard, with moderate levels of assurance 5 Excellent: Proposal fully meets the required standard with high levels of assurance Contract Clarification Process BEIS may the contract based on applicants’ written evaluation only, if one candidate emerges from the evaluation stage as significantly stronger than the others. BEIS does not allocate extra marks via an interview process. If, following the evaluation of the bidders proposals BEIS needs further clarification on information already contained within the proposals received then a clarification’ process may be held with ‘contract suppliers. This ensures that BEIS understands bidder’s submissions and is able to carry out an informed evaluation of what has been offered and at what price. BEIS will then award final scores against the original evaluation criteria. During the bid clarification process BEIS is unable to materially change the substance of the requirement and bidder’s may not alter their submission. If any substance of BEIS’s requirement is changed, then the tender will be stopped and re-started using a revised specification. Depending on the nature of the query, bid clarification may take place by telephone, email, in writing or at a face-to-face meeting. In each case, the outcome of the clarification will be confirmed in writing and agreed by both parties Feedback Feedback will be provided to unsuccessful bids via email or letters.
The score will be calculated by applying the weighting set against each criterion, outlined above; the maximum number of marks possible will be 100. Should any contractor score 1 in any of the criteria, they will be excluded from the tender competition. Score Description 1 Not Satisfactory: Proposal contains significant shortcomings and does not meet the required standard 2 Partially Satisfactory: Proposal partially meets the required standard, with one or more moderate weaknesses or gaps 3 Satisfactory: Proposal mostly meets the required standard, with one or more minor weaknesses or gaps. 4 Good: Proposal meets the required standard, with moderate levels of assurance 5 Excellent: Proposal fully meets the required standard with high levels of assurance Contract Clarification Process BEIS may the contract based on applicants’ written evaluation only, if one candidate emerges from the evaluation stage as significantly stronger than the others. BEIS does not allocate extra marks via an interview process. If, following the evaluation of the bidders proposals BEIS needs further clarification on information already contained within the proposals received then a ‘contract clarification’ process may be held with suppliers. This ensures that BEIS understands bidder’s submissions and is able to carry out an informed evaluation of what has been offered and at what price. BEIS will then award final scores against the original evaluation criteria. During the bid clarification process BEIS is unable to materially change the substance of the requirement and bidder’s may not alter their submission. If any substance of BEIS’s requirement is changed, then the tender will be stopped and re-started using a revised specification. Depending on the nature of the query, bid clarification may take place by telephone, email, in writing or at a face-to-face meeting. In each case, the outcome of the clarification will be confirmed in writing and agreed by both parties Feedback Feedback will be provided to unsuccessful bids via email or letters.
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