Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Star Academies
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HT
UK
Contact person: Matthew Little
E-mail: matthew.little@staracademies.org
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://staracademies.org/
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent 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:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
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
Star Academies - Student Transport
Reference number: ITT/2024/TRANSPORT
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of student transport services. This will be an open process and a process timetable can be found further within the ITT document. The supplier selected will be able to provide student transport services to all schools listed within the specification. This may also include ad hoc day trips from time to time. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60100000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
Blackburn, Preston & Bolton
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of student transport services. This will be an open process and a process timetable can be found within the ITT document. The supplier selected will be able to provide student transport services to all schools listed within the specification. This may also include ad hoc day trips from time to time. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2024
End:
31/08/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Retender required at the end of the 5 year full term (or before if extensions are not utilised)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
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
II.2.14) Additional information
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:
School transport providers with relevant accreditation and expertise. All drivers to be fully enhanced DBS with barred list checks and recruited under safer recruitment practices.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
10/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Online opening ceremony
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
3-5 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Star Academies
Blackburn
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Independent review by neutral SLT member
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/04/2024