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Invitation to Tender (ITT):
Evaluation Model v.2.0
[Title]
[Project Reference]
[Date]
Issued by: [Insert Name of Authority]
CONTENTS
A. INTRODUCTION
B. SUPPLIER QUESTIONNAIRE WITH MARKING CRITERIA
C. SUPPLIER QUESTIONNAIRE SCORING MATRIX (Excel spreadsheet)
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A. INTRODUCTION
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A. INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND
This document is the Evaluation Model for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) issued to
suppliers identified by the bidders conference who are interested in providing
Staff Restaurant Services at four Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs (DEFRA) sites.
This procurement is by competitive tendering procedures. The deadline for
receipt of ITT proposals (Date).
The ITT was issued to X bidders as follows:
The evaluation team, see 1.4 of this section below, will be issued with a copy of
the evaluation model containing a scoring sheet for each supplier on (Date). If
there are any queries or questions regarding this model, please contact (the
facilitator) on:
Direct Line: ???????????????
Email: ?????????????????????
1.2
Suppliers will be scored and short listed for interview in accordance with the
ITT. The members of the tender panel, identified in 1.4 below, will each score
the technical/quality aspect of the bids submitted. Each member of the tender
panel must submit their individual scores to (Name, time and date). Failure to
provide the scores could result in the cancellation of the evaluation meeting.
The tender panel will meet to discuss their individual scores and arrive at a
consensus team score after the evaluation meetings on (Date).
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The result of the pricing analysis will only be revealed once the
technical/quality and interview/tasting analysis has been agreed by the
valuation panel.
If the final scores identify a difference of 1% or less then the evaluation panel,
at their discretion, can select the least expensive offer.
1.3.1.1 Weightings
To ensure the relative importance of the categories of services are correctly
reflected in the overall scores, a weighting system has been applied to each part,
as detailed in Section C of this document. The tender will be evaluated using the
self/spreadsheet evaluation, questionnaire and price submissions.
Self/spreadsheet Evaluation
Questionnaire (Technical)
Price Evaluation
References
40%
40%
20%
Pass/Fail
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top 3, as a consequence their bids will be assessed financially. Suppliers who fail
the Threshold level are eliminated from price calculations with the mean
calculated from remaining suppliers.
1.3.1.2 Scoring
Supplier Questionnaire Marking Guidance Notes
Each evaluator must independently read and assess the information provided.
Responses to each question must be scored as follows:
Score 0
Score 1
Score 2
Score 3
Score 4
PRICE EVALUATION
The price element of the tender will be scored as follows :
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x 100
Points Score
25%
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C. SUPPLIER QUESTIONNAIRE
WITH MARKING CRITERIA
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PROJECT REF:
Please provide details of your organisations Employers and Public Liability Insurance;
Professional Indemnity Insurance cover and Professional Indemnity Insurance cover for
sub-contractors. This general section will be assessed, it will not be weighted and scored.
Each certificate must contain the following:
Name and, Address of Contractor, Name of Insurance co, validity period / expiry date, and the
liability levels.
SECTION A: CONTACT INFORMATION
PASS
FAIL
SECTION B: INSURANCE
PASS
FAIL
INFORMATION
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2. SUITABILITY
Please explain why you believe your organisation or consortium is suitable for undertaking the work. (NB:
A simple Because we are good answer will not suffice), also please describe how you would ensure that
key dates or deliverables will be met and indicate whether (in your opinion) the timescales can be
achieved.
The tenderer should give a background of experience they have in similar environments
and how they intend to meet the objectives of mobilisation. The mobilisation should be detailed
and achievable, taking account of issues surrounding the recruitment and transferring of staff
(TUPE)
3. FOOD ASSURANCE SCHEMES
Please provide an outline proposal of how you would increase the provision of food products that are
accredited by a UK or equivalent assurance scheme and/ or support schemes such as Fair Trade.
The tenderer needs show that they understand the need to utilise ingredients which are
from recognised assurance schemes and there plan of increasing usage. A list of current
schemes alone will not give a high mark. However, mention of such schemes as the Red Tractor
or Soil Association in the correct context should attract a higher mark.
4. SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
It is the aim of the Authority to promote the use of locally grown produce including organic products.
Please advise how you propose to implement a process of local sourcing using SMEs.
There should be clear evidence of implementing processes which will encourage localproducers
and SMEs in general to be part of the supply chain in providing the services to Defra.
5. HEALTHY EATING
It is a requirement of this agreement to provide and promote Healthy eating. Please describe how you
would propose to assist the Authority in promoting and encouraging their staff to select a healthier diet
and the consumption of food which benefits health. We expect use of organically grown produce to
feature in your answer.
Clear reference shall be made to what methods shall be used to promote the healthy eating
culture to develop at the catering facilities. Higher marks should be allocated where processes for
highlighting healthy eating aspects are apparent such as traffic light, 5-a-day, drink 2 litres a-day
etc. Aggressive innovative promotional/advertising programmes will also attract higher marks.
6. SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
Please outline your mechanisms for ensuring that the processes in place are sustainable and designed to
reduce any environmental impact. Please concentrate your response on methods employed to minimise
wastage and reduce energy consumption (e.g. minimising the number of deliveries of goods to the staff
restaurant).
Clear reference how they will implement processes to improve the sustainable issues
such reusable packaging, the use of environmentally friendly cleaning materials, collection of
waste materials/packaging etc.
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7. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Please outline how your organisation ensures that their staff and suppliers are satisfied with their working
relationship and environment. Please detail the mechanisms in place to resolve difficulties/ issues that
arise
There is a need to document how the tenderer keeps their staff informed of current
issues. If there is a process which encourages staff participation within the operation
this should attract a higher mark
8. PAYMENT
What methods of payment can you devise to speed up the process of paying for refreshments?
Defra wishes to simplify and streamline payment methods. A clear indication giving examples
that the tenderer has methods and ideas currently in process of simpler payment methods
i.e. acceptance of purchasing card to pay for hospitality, non cash customer systems, etc
9. REFERENCES
Please provide details of 3 catering facilities that are currently managed by your organisation and whose
requirements are similar to those required under this tender.
The caterer shall have supplied three references. No marks will be allocated.
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EVALUATOR:
Date: ______________
PASS
PART A: ORGANISATION INFORMATION
(check that this section has been completed)
PART B: MANDATORY INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS
(check that documents requested have been supplied)
PART C: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(to be completed by PCD)
OVERALL PASS/FAIL
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FAIL
COMMENTS
Question
Weighting
1. UNDERSTANDING
2. SUITABILITY
30
10
3. FOOD ASSURANCE
SCHEMES
20
4. SUPPORTING THE
LOCAL ECONOMY
20
5. HEALTHY EATING
30
6. SUPORTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
20
7. WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
10
8. PAYMENT
10
9. REFERENCES
(enter Yes if included)
N/A
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Score
Comments
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