Loughborough University: The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services

  Loughborough University is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
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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UK-UK-Loughborough: Auditing services.: Hire of buses and coaches with driver.
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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