2223-0331 Garrett Street Affordable Workspace Project

Award criteria (Selection Stage) At the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage, the Authority will assess bidders against selection (award) criteria comprising exclusion grounds, conditions of participation (including economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability), and project-specific minimum requirements. Assessment of these elements will be undertaken on a pass/fail basis. Bidders that fail to meet any mandatory requirement or provide insufficient information may be excluded from further participation in the procurement process. Bidders that successfully pass the selection stage will be evaluated against project-specific selection questions using a scoring methodology on a scale of 0 to 5, as set out in the PSQ documentation. In order to be shortlisted, bidders must achieve a minimum score of 3 (meeting the Authority’s requirements) for each scored question. The Authority will invite to tender the six highest scoring bidders, or such greater number in the event of a tie at the cut-off point. Shortlisting will be based solely on the information provided in response to the PSQ. Award criteria (Invitation to Tender Stage) The contract will be awarded to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender, assessed on the basis of quality and price. Tenders will be evaluated using a total weighting of 100%, comprising 40% quality (method statements) and 60% commercial and social value considerations. Bidders are required to respond to all elements of the ITT. Evaluation will be undertaken in accordance with the criteria set out below. Failure to complete mandatory elements, including the Social Value Matrix or Financial Model, may result in the tender being deemed non-compliant and excluded from further evaluation. Evaluation Criteria Table Criteria Sub-criteria Description Weighting Quality (Method Statements) Vision and sustainability Strategic vision for the workspace, including long-term social, economic and environmental value 10% Management and mobilisation Approach to mobilisation, workspace operation, tenant engagement and community activation 10% Operations, H&S and compliance Day-to-day management, statutory compliance, maintenance and safe operation 10% Occupancy, risk and performance management Approach to occupancy, financial sustainability, risk identification and mitigation 10% Social Value Social Value proposal and TOMs commitments Delivery of measurable social value outcomes aligned to Council priorities, including completion of Social Value Matrix 30% Financial / Commercial Financial model and assumptions Robustness and deliverability of the financial model, including income, costs and key assumptions 30% Total 100% Scoring Approach Quality and Social Value responses will be evaluated using a scored methodology (details set out in the ITT), taking into account the extent to which responses demonstrate a clear, deliverable and well-evidenced approach aligned with the Authority’s requirements. The Financial Model will be assessed on the credibility, transparency and sustainability of the bidder’s proposed operating model and supporting assumptions. The Authority reserves the right to seek clarification of any aspect of a tender submission. The final award decision will be based on the overall combined score across all criteria, with the highest scoring compliant tender being recommended for award as the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.