Mini-Competition. Where the value of a requirement is above £7k, a Framework Public Body must undertake a mini-competition inviting all Contractors to tender for the work.
Mini-Competition. 3.1. Framework Public Bodies reserve the right to hold a further competition with all of the Contractors to determine which Framework Contractor offers best value for money. This is as outlined in the Ordering Procedures and Requirements Template (see section 5 & 7 below) and in line with Schedule 5 - Standard Terms of Supply.
3.2. The Framework Public Bodies will develop a Specification providing the relevant details to enable Framework Contractors to respond.
3.3. The Framework Public Bodies will invite all Framework Contractors to tender for Services by issuing the Specification. This may be carried out using the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender system, or using other appropriate procurement processes.
3.4. The Framework Public Bodies will set a time limit for the receipt of the tenders.
Mini-Competition. 3.1. Framework Public Bodies reserve the right to hold a further mini competition with all of the Contractors on the Framework Agreement to determine which Contractor offers best value for money, in terms of price and quality. It is expected that all high value, complex and solution based requirements will be subject to further competition. This is as outlined in the Ordering Procedures and Order Form and in accordance with Schedule 5 (Standard Terms of Supply).
3.2. Contractors will take part in further competitions in accordance with this Schedule 3 (Award and Ordering Procedures) and there will be an expectation on Contractors to respond to all requests to participate.
3.3. Contractors will be required to maintain records of all mini competition requested under this Framework Agreement including details of the response, pricing and any awarded contracts. At the request of the Authority, Contractors will be required to report on the mini competition and subsequent awards as soon as applicable and as part of any review meetings. Contractors, upon request of the Authority, should also make available a copy of individual mini competition responses.
3.4. The Framework Public Body will develop a specification, which reflects the statement of works that the Contractor will be expected to perform, and not just for the purposes of enabling Contractors to respond and selecting a competitive Contractor.
3.5. Framework Public Bodies calling off from the Framework Agreement through a mini- competition may supplement the terms of the Call-Off Contract and Call-Off Conditions with additional or varied terms and conditions provided they do not involve any substantial modifications to the Call-Off Contract or Call-off Conditions.
3.6. The Framework Public Body will invite all Framework Contractors to tender by issuing the specification to all Contractors on the Framework. This may be carried out using the Public Contracts Scotland system, or using other appropriate procurement processes.
3.7. The Framework Public Body will set a reasonable time limit for the receipt of the tenders, taking into account the complexity of the requirements, and keep each response received confidential until the expiry of the time limit.
3.8. The Framework Public Body must evaluate all responses submitted by the Contractors by applying the award criteria specified. The award criteria which can be applied to further competitions will cover both cost and quality of service and will be stipulat...
Mini-Competition. 8.1 Without prejudice to Clause 7, at any time during the Framework Term, the Authority may identify Proposed Capital Works which it assesses (in its discretion) to have a value of two hundred and fifty thousand (£250,000) or more and which, in its sole discretion, it wishes to let under the terms of this Contract through a Mini-Competition process. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to amend such process from time to time, whether to reflect best practice and/or Applicable Laws or otherwise as may be permitted by law.
8.2 Where the Authority undertakes a Mini-Competition, it shall issue to those contractors signed up to the TCMS2 Framework a Mini-Competition Request, specifying the Proposed Capital Works it wishes to be provided, incorporating the applicable contract data and setting out any other information required by the Authority and Schedule 1, Annex A, paragraph 1 shall apply to such Mini-Competition.
8.3 In the event that the Contractor receives a Mini-Competition Request:
8.3.1 the Contractor shall promptly (and in any event within two days) confirm receipt of the Mini-Competition Request in writing; and
8.3.2 the Contractor shall complete and issue to the Authority a Proposal incorporating the applicable completed contract data and any other relevant documents or shall notify the Authority that it does not intend to submit a Proposal. The Contractor shall respond to the Authority by the date specified in the Mini-Competition Request or, if no such date is specified, within 10 Business Days of receiving the Mini-Competition Request, or by such other date as may be specified by the Authority. A Proposal is an offer capable of acceptance and remains valid for at least ninety (90) Business Days (or such longer period as may be specified in the Mini-Competition Request) from the date it is submitted to the Authority.
8.4 Subject to Clause 8.9, the Authority shall evaluate tendered Proposals with reference to the assessment criteria set out in the Mini-Competition Request as they relate to the Proposed Capital Works in question in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 1, Annex A, paragraph 1. Each of the contractors to whom a Mini-Competition Request was sent will be notified as to whether or not it has been successful.
8.5 If the Authority accepts the Contractor’s Proposal pursuant to Clause 8.4, the Authority shall issue a completed Works Instruction to the Contractor.
8.6 In response to a Mini-Competition Request, the Contrac...
Mini-Competition. DCC, when ordering competed services under the Framework Agreement shall:
Mini-Competition. Where the value of a requirement is above £7k, a Framework Public Body must undertake a mini-competition inviting all Contractors to tender for the work.
4. The Framework Public Body must complete a Schedule 5, Standard Terms of Supply, attaching their brief for the services required and forward to the first ranked Contractor. The Contractor should review and complete the documention in the format requested, and submit to the Framework Public Body
5. Framework Public Body’s Obligations
5.1 The Framework Public Bodies shall:
5.1.1 invite tenders, from all Contractors appointed to the Framework, by conducting a mini-competition for its Service requirements in accordance with the conditions herein, and:
5.1.2 Set weightings for the Award Criteria in the mini-competition invitation to tender against the following technical criteria:
(a) Technical Criteria (xx% weighting shall be set by Framework Public Bodies at mini-competition).
(b) Commercial Criteria (XX% weighting shall be set by Framework Public Bodies at mini-competition).
5.1.3 Set a time limit for the receipt of the mini-competition tenders which takes into account factors such as the complexity of the subject matter of the Order and the time needed to submit tenders.
5.1.4 Keep each mini-competition tender confidential until the expiry of the time limit for the receipt by it of mini-competition tenders.
5.1.5 Apply the Award Criteria and weightings to the Framework Contractors' compliant tenders submitted through the mini- competition as the basis of its decision to award a call off contract for its Services requirements.
5.2 The highest scoring compliant Tenderer will be appointed the Call-off Contract. In the event of a tie the Framework Public Body reserves the right to appoint the Tenderer who obtains the highest technical score (or such other criteria as stated in the mini-competition tender).
5.3 Framework Public Bodies may choose to appoint the 2nd ranked Contractor as a reserve following any mini-competition. This essentially allows the Framework Public Body to go to the 2nd ranked Contractor if the 1st ranked cannot act for the Framework Public Body for any reason including but not limited to a real, perceived or apparent conflict of interest. In the case of a direct award, if the 1st ranked supplier cannot act for the Framework Public Body for any reason including but not limited to a real, perceived or apparent conflict of interest, the Framework Public Body reserves the right to go to the...
Mini-Competition. Where you cannot determine which supplier represents best value for money from the detail given in the tender submissions, or where any special terms are needed, you should conduct a further competition, providing all suppliers awarded to the Lot you require services to be delivered under, the opportunity to submit a proposal. When a purchasing authority re-opens competition then they may review the specification and update any elements as required. Trusts have the flexibility to alter the weightings provided, to better reflect their specific requirements. If the weightings are changed during further competition, from those in the original evaluation criteria, then you must clearly identify and publicise the updated weightings prior to tenderers submitting their responses to ensure transparency in the mini competition process. Further information and guidance on the options for award under this framework is available by contacting the Framework manager.
Mini-Competition. For Lot 3, when a requirement for Depopulation Services arises, the Contracting Body shall consider the technical responses provided during the tender process, to determine and shortlist Framework Providers that are capable of providing the Services. This shall be based on the species, numbers of animals, and required turnaround time. For example, only Framework Providers who have indicated they have a solution suitable for bovines will be shortlisted for a requirement relating to bovine depopulation. Those Framework Providers that have a Depopulation solution that is potentially suitable shall then be invited to compete. An RFQ shall be sent to the shortlisted Framework Providers inviting them to respond by the required deadline. It is anticipated that the RFQ will include a pricing schedule and technical questions relating to the ability of the Framework Provider and their solution to deliver the Services. These may for example consider the following: Suitability of the Depopulation solution for the particular requirement Relevant and sufficient species and/or industry expertise and experience Any known conflict of interest Scoring criteria and weightings shall be provided in the RFQ. The Call-Off Contract shall be awarded to the highest scoring Framework Provider. If it is clear that only one Framework Provider has a solution that is suitable for the requirement, then the Contracting Body reserves the right to award the Call-Off Contract to that Framework Provider without undertaking a competitive exercise. All Call-Off Contracts shall be governed by the Call-Off Terms and Conditions The Contracting Body reserves the right to amalgamate debriefs and carry them out at contract management meetings. The Contracting Body shall nominate a responsible owner for monitoring and managing each individual Call-Off Contract. This shall be the contract manager. For Mini Competitions, e-tendering may be used, for example, Framework Providers may be invited by this portal: xxxxx://xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx/. However it is anticipated that the majority of Mini Competitions will be undertaken via email. The Contracting Body shall send an RFQ to the Framework Providers’ nominated email addresses, giving details of the requirement and specifying a deadline for the receipt of offers. Framework Providers shall ensure that they have given Defra an up to date contact email address and it is their responsibility to regularly check emails for details of any Mini Competition op...
Mini-Competition. Each piece of work will be awarded through mini-competition under each Lot. Each job requirement will vary and we will specify the requirement for each specific job when running a mini competition. The Award Criteria for each contract will be identified within the Mini Competition Documentation but weightings will vary depending on the individual requirement
Mini-Competition. (i) The Bank will send by email to all Framework Members an Assignment Terms of Reference including at a minimum:
(a) the scope of Services required;
(b) the award criteria and weightings;
(c) the Closing Date;
(d) the pricing mechanism for the Assignment (fixed fee, capped fee, hourly rates estimate);
(e) Contract form applicable;
(f) whether the Bank reserves the right to directly appoint the successful Framework Member arising from this Assignment to future new contract(s) consisting in the repetition of similar legal services for subsequent phases of the same transaction; and
(g) the information required in the Proposal.
(ii) Any clarifications requested by a Framework Member in relation to an Assignment Terms of Reference shall be submitted in writing to the Bank by the deadline date indicated in the Assignment Terms of Reference. Unless of a confidential or proprietary nature, responses will be issued by the Bank in writing to all Framework Members.
(iii) Proposals shall be in conformance with the Fixed Tender Terms, as may be amended in accordance with this Agreement.
(iv) Framework Members shall submit their Proposals to the Bank in writing.
(v) The Bank shall award each Assignment in accordance with the award criteria and weightings set out in the Assignment Terms of Reference. The award criteria shall at all times be the most economically advantageous Proposal in terms of Total Price (20-100%) and one or more of the following technical criteria:
(a) Proposed team for the delivery of the Services; and
(b) Methodology for service delivery and technical resources.
(vi) The Bank shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by Framework Members in the preparation of a Proposal.
