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Published 11 Mar 2024, 15:50 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Student Transport 2024 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Bridgwater and Taunton College (Education)

6 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£400,000total for 6 lots
Submissions closed 30 Apr 2024
Lots 6see the lot list below
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Aug 2027 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2024

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The aim of the Student Transport Service will be to provide high quality transport for the students and staff of the College. There are 6 lots available within this provision. Lot 1 - MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) - 2 ROUTES. Addition - One of these services needs to continue on to the Cannington Campus and Agricultural Innovation Centre, Rodway Farm (AIC);Lot 3 - Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus ) Lot 4 - Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 5 - Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 6 - Ad Hoc Journeys

CPV: Road transport services

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton CollegeRenewal 3 yrs

Lot 1 - MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC)

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: Extension Period will be 1 x 1 year.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus)Renewal 3 yrs

Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) - 2 ROUTES. Addition - One of these services needs to continue on to the Cannington Campus and Agricultural Innovation Centre, Rodway Farm (AIC);

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: 1 x 1 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus )Renewal 3 yrs

Lot 3 - Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus )

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: 1 x 1 year extension · 1 x 1 year extensionVariant bids: allowed
Lot #4Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus)Renewal 3 yrs

Lot 4 - Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus)

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: 1 x 1 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus)Renewal 3 yrs

Lot 5 - Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus)

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: 1 x 1 Year extensionVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Ad Hoc JourneysRenewal 3 yrs

There is a requirement on an ad hoc basis to transport students and staff locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to sporting events and educational field trips, University visits, Airport runs, and Residential Visits as part of the students’ curriculum.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2027 (3 yrs)
Delivery: South West
Extensions: 1 x 1 year extensionVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Lots will be awarded to the winning supplier. Minimum of 1 lot, maximum of 6 lots
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Managing the Service Statutory Requirements a) The Contractor shall have obtained planning permission for the use of premises from which to operate a Coach or Bus / Minibus hire company. b) The Contractor shall hold, and provide the College with sight of, a valid Passenger Carrying Vehicle Operator's Licence of the relevant classification as required by Section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981, or a permit issued under Section 19 of the Transport Act 1985, which allows the operation of the Contract in the manner proposed, and periodically thereafter on request.c) Where applicable, the Contractor shall hold, and provide the College with sight of, a valid Radio Communication Agency Licence at all times throughout the provision of this Service. d) If a passenger is disabled and is dependent upon a guide, hearing or other assistance dog, the driver MUST allow the dog to be carried, at no charge, unless exempted under section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the vehicle is clearly displaying the statutory exemption certificate. Refusal to carry an assistance dog without good reason or exemption is an offence, and the College shall inform the relevant authorities of any instances where the Contractor or his staff fail to comply with this legal requirement.Professional Driver Competence and Safetya) The Contractor shall provide full details of College Service drivers qualified or experienced to the level of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, a…

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
11 Mar 2024, 15:50 GMT
Last source update
11 Mar 2024, 15:50 GMT
Award evaluation window
30 Apr 2024 – …
Authority reference
KI/ST/2024
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-007720
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services
Delivery area
South West (UKK23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044759 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Documents are set to be reviewed on 09/05/2024 by a review panel

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
30 Apr 2024, 12:05 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Mar 2024 → 1 Sept 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    11 Mar 2024, 15:50 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    30 Apr 2024, 12:05 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Contracting authorityEducationHigher and Further Education ProviderEducation Bridgwater Campus Bath Road , Bridgwater, South West, TA6 4PZContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria