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Contract Notice

Moulton College Student Transport Services 2024

  • First published: 20 April 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0453c7
Published by:
Moulton College
Authority ID:
AA21501
Publication date:
20 April 2024
Deadline date:
28 May 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Moulton College

West Street, Moulton

Northamptonshire

NN3 7RR

UK

Contact person: Andrew Bailey

Telephone: +44 1604491131

E-mail: andrew.bailey@moutlon.ac.uk

NUTS: UKF2

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.moulton.ac.uk

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 to:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


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

 

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: 5 000 000.00  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

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Route 1 - Kilsby

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Route 2 - Winslow

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Route 3 - Oundle

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Route 4 - Banbury

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Route 5 - Willoughby

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Route 6 - Twywell

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Route 6A - Irchester

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Route 7 - Kettering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Route 8 - Brackley

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Route 9 - Weldon

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Route 10 - Newport Pagnell

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Route 11 - Kibworth

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Route 12 - Bletchley

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Route 13 - Bedford

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Route 14 - Rothersthorpe Road

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Route 15 - Higham Ferrers to Rothwell

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Route 16 - Theddingworth

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2


Main site or place of performance:

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of the 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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

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: 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.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

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: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 28/05/2024

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 29/05/2024

Local time: 09:00

Place:

On line opening

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

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

GO Reference: GO-2024419-PRO-25813616

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Moulton College

West Street, Moulton

Northamptonshire

NN3 7RR

UK

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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/04/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver Road transport services
60100000 Road transport services Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
andrew.bailey@moutlon.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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