Mini Competition Procedure. 6.1 The Contractor shall ensure that any hourly rates submitted in relation to a mini competition procedure shall be no higher than the maximum hourly rates in the Framework pricing schedule. However, nothing prevents the Contractor from improving on or discounting the stated framework maximum hourly rates for the purposes of a Call-Off Contract awarded via the mini competition procedure.
6.2 Hourly rates in Call-Off Contracts awarded via the mini competition procedure will be fixed for the duration of the Call-Off Contract and any subsequent extension to that Call-Off Contract.
Mini Competition Procedure. 12.1. The framework public bodies shall:
12.1.1. invite tenders, from all contractors appointed to the framework, by conducting a mini competition for its service requirements in accordance with the conditions herein
12.1.2. consult in writing with all the framework contractors appointed to the framework and invite them, within a specified time limit, to submit a mini competition tender in writing for each order to be awarded.
12.1.3. set weightings for the award criteria in the mini competition invitation to tender against the criteria set out in section 13 below.
12.1.4. the tender proposals should allow a tenderer to demonstrate how the services will be delivered, with particular emphasis on quality, delivery timescales and customer satisfaction.
12.1.5. the evaluation criteria allows for flexibility regarding the composition of percentage weightings allocated against each of the criteria shown. The mini competition should be conducted on the basis of the criteria listed above and on the same, or if necessary, more precisely formulated terms. A framework public body should consider the introduction of additional terms, for example, sustainable benefits, full details must be provided in the invitation to tender document.
12.1.6. 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.
12.1.7. keep each mini competition tender confidential until the expiry of the time limit for the receipt by it of mini competition tenders.
12.1.8. 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 an order for its services requirements.
12.1.9. the highest scoring compliant tenderer will be awarded 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 quality score.
12.1.10. on the basis set out above, the framework public body can award its services requirements by awarding a contract to the successful framework contractor in accordance with the following: Standard Terms of Supply (schedule 5) Services requirements The charges payable for the services requirements in accordance with the tender submitted by the successful framework contractor.
12.2. Framework public bodies may wish to consider using the Public Contracts Scotland Quick ...
Mini Competition Procedure. 12.1. The Framework Public Body should issue their complete invitation to tender in accordance with Schedule 5 (Standard Terms of Supply) ensuring that the Contractors are made aware that the requirement is a call-off under the framework. The Contractor should review the tender and submit their proposal along with pricing to the Framework Public Body.
12.2. Framework public body’s obligations, the framework public bodies shall: • 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 • set weightings for the award criteria in the mini competition invitation to tender against the following technical criteria: Technical Criteria - (xx% weighting shall be set by framework public bodies at mini competition).
Mini Competition Procedure. Framework Public Body’s Obligations
Mini Competition Procedure. 12.1. The framework public body should issue their complete invitation to tender in accordance with schedule 5 (Standard Terms of Supply) ensuring that the contractors are made aware that the requirement is a call-off under the framework. The contractor should review the tender and submit their proposal along with pricing to the framework public body.
12.2. Framework public body’s obligations, the framework public bodies shall: 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 set weightings for the award criteria in the mini-competition invitation to tender against the following technical criteria: Technical criteria - (xx% w eighting shall be set by framew ork public bodies at mini competition).
a. General understanding of the requirement along with details of how any risks, for example, political, reputational, operational and financial can impact on the provision of the service and what action you would propose to mitigate these risks. (XX%).
b. Details of the operational proposals with particular emphasis on quality and performance measurements, and customer satisfaction to meet the ordered service (scenarios may be used) (XX%). Account and business management (weighting XX%)
a. Details of the qualifications, experience and skillsets of the personnel proposed to meet the ordered services outputs (XX%). Commercial criteria - (XX% w eighting shall be set by framew ork public bodies at mini competition) Detailed below are the options to calculate price:
a. Single order: total tender cost ex VAT (for example number of hours x hourly rate for all proposed grade(s) of personnel detailed on the pricing schedule to meet the ordered service (XX%).
Mini Competition Procedure. 13.1. The framework public body should issue their complete invitation to tender in accordance with schedule 5 (Standard Terms of Supply) ensuring that all contractors are made aware that the requirement is a call-off under the framework. The contractor should review the tender and submit their proposal along with pricing to the framework public body.
13.2. Framework public body’s obligations, the framework public bodies shall: • 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 • set weightings for the award criteria in the mini competition invitation to tender against the following technical criteria: Technical Criteria - (xx% weighting shall be set by framework public bodies at mini competition).
a. General understanding of the requirement along with details of how any risks, for example, political, reputational, operational and financial can impact on the provision of the service and what action you would propose to mitigate these risks. (XX%).
b. Details of the operational proposals with particular emphasis on quality and performance measurements, and customer satisfaction to meet the ordered service (scenarios may be used) (XX%).
a. Details of the qualifications, experience and skillsets of the personnel proposed to meet the ordered services outputs (XX%). Commercial Criteria - (XX% weighting shall be set by framework public bodies at mini competition) Detailed below are the options to calculate price: • single order: total tender cost ex VAT (for example number of hours x hourly rate for all proposed staff roles detailed on the pricing schedule to meet the ordered service (XX%). • duration contract: based on a comparison of the Total Tender Price ex VAT when calculated using the Framework Public Body’s estimated number of hours multiplied by hourly rates quoted for all proposed staff roles detailed in the pricing schedule of the Invitation to Tender for the mini-competition. SPPD can provide advice in relation to estimated number of hours if required.
13.3. The evaluation criteria above allows for flexibility regarding the composition of percentage weightings allocated against each of the criteria shown. The mini competition should be conducted on the basis of the criteria listed above or if necessary, more precisely formulated terms. Where a framework public body would like to introduce additional evaluation criteria, for examp...
Mini Competition Procedure. 18. 1 If the Council (at its sole discretion) decides to award an ISA for the purchase of Services under Lots 1 or 2 (or both) for a particular Service User, it will be under the Terms and Conditions of this Spot Purchasing Agreement. In such circumstances, the Council shall:
(a) invite tenders by undertaking a mini-competition for the Services required via the issuing of an Invitation to Quote (b) set a reasonable time limit for the receipt of such tenders
Mini Competition Procedure. 3.1 In awarding a Contract under this Framework Agreement through a Mini-Competition Procedure, a Participating Authority shall:
3.1.1 develop a Statement of Requirements setting out its requirements for the Services and identify the Framework Providers capable of supplying the Services. In identifying the Framework Providers capable of supplying the Services, the Participating Authority may, acting reasonably, determine a geographical area that it considers appropriate in relation to access to the Services by Services Users and identify the Framework Providers who, on the basis of the information provided in each of their respective Tender Response Documents have a site located within the determined geographical area from which the Services can be provided;
3.1.2 amend or refine the Call-off Terms and Conditions to reflect its requirements (to the extent permitted and in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015);
3.1.3 invite responses by conducting a Mini-Competition Procedure for its Statement of Requirements and in particular:
(a) invite the Framework Providers identified in accordance with paragraph 3.1.1 to submit a response (“the Mini- Competition Response Document”) for each proposed Contract to be awarded, such invitation to be by giving written notice by email or through an e-tendering portal to the relevant representative of each Framework Provider;
(b) set a time limit for the receipt by it of the Mini-Competition Response Documents which takes into account factors such as the complexity of the subject matter of the proposed Contract and the time needed to submit the Mini- Competition Response Document; and
(c) keep each Mini-Competition Response Document confidential until the time limit set out for the return of Mini- Competition Response Documents has expired.
3.1.4 apply the Mini-Competition Award Criteria to compliant Mini-Competition Response Documents submitted through the Mini-Competition Procedure as the basis of its decision to award a Contract for its requirements;
3.1.5 award its Contract to the successful Framework Provider or Framework Providers in accordance with paragraph 5 of this Schedule 6, such Contract to:
(a) include the requirements as set out in the relevant Statement of Requirements;
(b) incorporate the successful Framework Provider's Mini- Competition Response Document;
(c) state the Prices payable in accordance with the Mini- Competition Response Document submitted by the successful Framework Provider; an...
Mini Competition Procedure. For all requirements over £7k, framework public bodies must run a mini competition amongst all framework suppliers from the relevant lot. (All framework suppliers from the relevant lot must be invited). Under a mini competition process, the call-off contract will be placed with the framework supplier who has submitted the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the mini competition award criteria set. The award criteria to be used in the mini competition must be made clear to all framework suppliers prior to the mini competition (for example details of the price/quality ratio to be used and how the submissions will be evaluated). Framework public bodies must: • invite tenders from all suppliers appointed to the relevant framework lot, by conducting a mini competition for its service requirements via the Public Contracts Scotland Quick Quote facility. • Set weightings for the award criteria in the mini competition invitation to tender against the following: ⮚ Technical criteria (xx% weighting(s) to be set by framework public body at mini competition) - Service delivery - (proposal to demonstrate how the services will be delivered, with particular emphasis on quality, delivery timescales and customer satisfaction) ⮚ Commercial criteria (xx% weighting(s) to be set by framework public bodies at mini competition) - Pricing - total tender cost ex VAT The evaluation criteria allow for flexibility regarding the composition of percentage weighting(s) allocated against each of the criteria shown above. The mini competition should be conducted on the basis of the criteria listed above and on the same, or if necessary, more precisely formulated terms. Where a framework public body wishes to introduce additional terms for evaluation, fo r example, account management or sustainable benefits, full details must be provided in the invitation to tender document to framework suppliers. • 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 allow as much time as possible for tenderers to complete and return their tender. • Keep each mini competition tender confidential until the expiry of the time limit for the receipt by it of mini competition tenders. • Apply the award criteria and weightings to the framework suppliers’ compliant tenders submitted through the mini competition as the basis of its decision to award an order for its services requirements.
Mini Competition Procedure
