Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
The Quays, Baglan Energy Park, Brunel Way
Neath
SA11 2GG
UK
Contact person: Paul Duffin
Telephone: +44 1639763927
E-mail: p.duffin@npt.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.npt.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Transport Services Framework 2018
Reference number: NPT-1428
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council are seeking to establish a Framework consisting of suitably qualified and experienced transport providers to undertake Home to School (Mainstream Education and Additional Learning Needs) and Social Services (Adult and Looked after Children) transport services in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas.
It is anticipated that the Council will operate the Framework for a period of 3 years (with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60112000
60130000
60140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
Main site or place of performance:
Within and outside the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement exercise involves establishing a Framework to facilitate the provision of Home to School / Colleges and activities transport services within or outside the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot for the following:
1. Mainstream Education;
2. Additional Learning Needs (“ALN”);
3. Social Services (Adults);
4. Social Services (Looked after Children).
Types of vehicles required for Framework Participation:
1. The provision of Mainstream Education Transport Services require a range of vehicles including Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant.
2. The provision of ALN transport services normally require a range of vehicles including Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including the capability, where specified, of carrying a combination of passengers and wheelchairs, and to provide disabled access and including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant.
3. The provision of Transport Services for Social Services (Adult and Looked after Children) normally require a range of vehicles including Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including the capability, where specified, of carrying a combination of passengers and wheelchairs, and to provide disabled access and including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant.
Full details of the Council's requirements for each Route will be provided during the Framework Call-Off Process.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please Note:
Supplier Awareness Sessions: It is the Council's intention to conduct Supplier Awareness Sessions with interested parties prior to the commencement of the Tender exercise.
Interested parties will be contacted directly by the Council's Integrated Passenger Transport Unit to arrange a suitable date in this respect.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/12/2017
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not an invitation to tender. The purpose of this PIN is to serve as an indication of proposed future procurement by NPTCBC though it may be subject to change, and does not constitute any commitment by NPTCBC to undertake any
public procurement exercise in the future.
NPTCBC is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this soft market exercise.
This tender exercise will be conducted via eTenderwales.
Please ensure you are registered using the following link:-
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
For general tender advice and guidance please contact Business Wales. Business Wales is a Welsh Government Organisation that provides
free of charge general procurement advice and guidance.
Contact details:
Website address: https://businesswales.gsi.gov.wales
Telephone Helpline: 03000 603000
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=73228.
(WA Ref:73228)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/11/2017