Bidders should answer the following questions in section 4C of the ESPD which shall be scored in accordance with the weighting and scoring mechanism set out.
Question 4C.1.2 bidders shall provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services set out in the notice.
Question 4C.2 bidders shall provide a statement of the relevant professional and technical skills available in relation to this procurement exercise.
Question 4C.6 bidders shall a statement of the education and professional qualifications held by the service provider or the contractor itself.
Question 4C.7 bidders shall confirm the environmental management measures that it employs in relation to contracts of this nature.
Question 4C.8.1 bidders shall confirm their average annual manpower for the last 3 years.
Question 4C.8.1.2 bidders shall confirm the number of managerial staff for the last 3 years.
Question 4C.9 bidders shall provide details of relevant tools, plant or technical equipment available in relation to this procurement exercise.
Question 4C.10 bidders shall confirm the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that they intend to sub-contract.
Question 4D.1 bidders must either: (i) hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent);
Question 4D.2 bidder must either hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate;
Questions 4C.1.2, Question 4C.2, Question 4C.6 and Question 4C.7 shall be marked in 0-4 in accordance with the following marking scheme:
Score = 0 Unacceptable — Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
Score = 1 Poor — Response is partially relevant and poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
Score = 2 Acceptable — Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
Score = 3 Good — Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
Score = 4 Excellent — Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.
The weighting to be applied to each question is as follows:
— Question 4C.1.2 = 25 %;
— Question 4C.2 = 25 %;
— Question 4C.6 = 25 %;
— Question 4C.7 = 25 %.