Following receipt and distribution of tenders the market testing team will undertake an assessment of each bid and complete an initial scoring matrix for their relevant area of evaluation. The following represents critical areas of evaluation:
(a) Finance and pricing
(b) Health and Safety
(c) Legal
(d) Human Resources including ability to impact on local employment
(e) Technical
(f) Cultural fit with the requirements of hub and those organisations involved.
Following this initial scoring a shortlist of bidders will be compiled whose submissions will then be subject to more detailed scrutiny.