Moulton College: Moulton College Student Transport Services 2024

UK-Northamptonshire: Road transport services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Moulton College
             West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RR, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1604491131, Email: andrew.bailey@moutlon.ac.uk
             Contact: Andrew Bailey
             Main Address: www.moulton.ac.uk
             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-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7 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: Moulton College Student Transport Services 2024       
      Reference Number: MC-ST2024
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      60100000 - Road transport services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: Moulton College (the College) has a need to appoint student transport service providers covering 17 individual routes from outlying areas of Northamptonshire and surrounding Counties in to the College to allow students to access College courses. The service is required for students Monday to Friday during term-time (5 days per week, 34 weeks per year), to transport passengers from various locations to the College at the start of the day, and home at the end of the day reversing the routes.

The contract is divided in to 17 individual routes, each route constituting a single lot. Contractors may bid for, and be awarded any combination of lots.

The contract is for an initial 12 month period, extendable in 12 month options up to a maximum duration of 5 years.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,000,000       
      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: 16
      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: Route 1 - Kilsby       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Kilsby to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 2 - Winslow       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Winslow to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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: Route 3 - Oundle       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Oundle to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 4 - Banbury       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Banbury to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 5
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 5 - Willoughby       
      Lot No: 5       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Willoughby to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 6
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 6 - Twywell       
      Lot No: 6       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Twywell to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 7
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 6A - Irchester       
      Lot No: 7       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Irchester to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 8
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 7 - Kettering       
      Lot No: 8       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Kettering to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 9
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 8 - Brackley       
      Lot No: 9       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Brackley to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 10
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 9 - Weldon       
      Lot No: 10       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Weldon to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 11
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 10 - Newport Pagnell       
      Lot No: 11       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Newport Pagnell to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 12
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 11 - Kibworth       
      Lot No: 12       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Kibworth to Moulton College am, return pm
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 13
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 12 - Bletchley       
      Lot No: 13       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Bletchley to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 14
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 13 - Bedford       
      Lot No: 14       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Bedford to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 15
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 14 - Rothersthorpe Road       
      Lot No: 15       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Rothersthorpe Road to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 16
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 15 - Higham Ferrers to Rothwell       
      Lot No: 16       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Rothwell to Moulton College Higham Ferrers site am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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. 17
      
      II.2.1) Title: Route 16 - Theddingworth       
      Lot No: 17       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      60100000 - Road transport services.
      60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Transport from Theddingworth to Moulton College am, return pm.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College
and subject to satisfactory performance.
      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:          
      Not Provided       
      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 - NO    
         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: 28/05/2024 Time: 17:00
            
      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: 29/05/2024
         Time: 09:00
         Place:
         On line opening
      

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 Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   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-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7CMAE89CH7
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Moulton College
       West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RR, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 days standstill period at the point information on the
award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Contracting Authority before the contract is entered into. Should such additional information be required, please contact the person cited in Paragraph 1.1 of this form.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (within 30 days).    
   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: 19/04/2024

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