Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
UK
Contact person: Colin Brodie
Telephone: +44 3003305550
E-mail: c.brodie@nescol.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nescol.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00442
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Security & Janitorial Services
Reference number: NESC/S&J/2022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79713000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of security and janitorial (porter) services at the following College Campuses: Aberdeen City, Altens, Clinterty and Fraserburgh. Various small satellite buildings are in operation but do not have full time presence, including but not limited to, locations in Peterhead and Ellon.
The services required will include:
Maintaining general order on College sites
Reducing the threat of theft and violent incidents
Providing first aid assistance
Undertaking traffic management in College car parks
Providing a janitorial and porterage service
Providing a van driving service
Assist and advise the college regarding its counter terrorism responsibilities specifically relating to Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 which places a duty on the College to have, in the exercise of its functions, due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79713000
98341130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
North East Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of security and janitorial services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Altens, Clinterty and Fraserburgh. Various small satellite buildings are in operation but do not have full time presence, including but not limited to, locations in Peterhead and Ellon.
The current Janitorial and Security service contract ends on the 31 July 2022 and the College intends to appoint a service provider for a period of 4 years with the option to extend 3 years (+1 +1 +1 terms) at the discretion of either party with the options beginning 1 August 2026. The services required will include:
Maintaining general order on College sites;
Reducing the threat of theft and violent incidents;
Providing first aid assistance;
Undertaking traffic management in College car parks;
Providing a janitorial and porterage service;
Providing a van driving service;
Assist and advise the college regarding its counter terrorism responsibilities specifically relating to Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 which places a duty on the College to have, in the exercise of its functions, due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Full Response to the College’s specification and requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Contract Management and Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 45
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 100 000.00
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:
3 x 12 month extensions may be granted.
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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
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:
31/03/2022
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
Tender must be valid until:
01/08/2022
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/04/2022
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
4-7 years dependant on take up of possible extensions
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=683497.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre & Commercial Courts
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224657200
E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/02/2022