Loughborough University is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Loughborough University |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | The University is looking to establish a Framework Agreement which is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below) Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats) Lot 3 – Taxi Services Tenderers may bid for 1, 2 or 3 lots in total. For each Lot the University is looking to establish a maximum of 7 Suppliers. |
| Published: | 15/02/2023 12:02 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Loughborough University
Epinal Way, UK-Loughborough: Auditing services., LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1509228186, Email: h.dakri@lboro.ac.uk
Contact: Hussain Dakri
Main Address: https://www.bipsolutions.com
NUTS Code: UKF2
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Loughborough:-Auditing-services.:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./4C2SU6VS83
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The University is looking to establish a Framework Agreement which is split into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below)
Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats)
Lot 3 – Taxi Services
Tenderers may bid for 1, 2 or 3 lots in total.
For each Lot the University is looking to establish a maximum of 7 Suppliers.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 630,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below)
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
34114400 - Minibuses.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below)
The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to:
National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams
Student field trips
Airport travel
The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,’ reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 130,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: As per contract Documentation
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C2SU6VS83
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats)
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
34121000 - Buses and Coaches.
34121500 - Coaches.
60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats)
The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to:
National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams
Student field trips
Airport travel
The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,’ reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 450,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: As per contract documentation
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
II.2.1) Title: Lot 3 - Taxi Services
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
60120000 - Taxi services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 3 - Taxi Services
The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to:
National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams
Student field trips
Airport travel
The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,’ reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 50,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: As per contract documentation
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per contract documentation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 22/03/2023 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 22/03/2023
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Loughborough:-Auditing-services.:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./4C2SU6VS83
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C2SU6VS83
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Loughborough University
Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
Email: h.dakri@lboro.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 15/02/2023
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