Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bridgend College
Bridgend College
BRIDGEND
351
UK
Contact person: Alun Griffiths
Telephone: +44 1656302302
E-mail: procurement@bridgend.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www1.bridgend.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0283
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://bridgendcollege.sharefile.com/home/shared/foc8c821-39e2-4fd4-a2db-4fc5c4fb5b8d
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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://bridgendcollege.sharefile.com/home/shared/foc8c821-39e2-4fd4-a2db-4fc5c4fb5b8d
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: FE College
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Home to College Transport
Reference number: G289
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60170000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The service is required to be cost effective transport of students from outlining areas to College. To arrive at the start f the day & home at the end of the day (Monday to Friday during term time) on bespoke routes.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
CT1 Pontypridd to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
Main site or place of performance:
Bridgend Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year plus 1 year
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:
Yes
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
An option for extension is included - 1 year plus 1 year
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
CT2 Hirwaun to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
Main site or place of performance:
Bridgend Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1year + 1year
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
CT3 Tynewydd to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
CT4 Maerdy to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
CT5 Brynsadler to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
CT6 Llanharry to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
CT7 Llantwit Major to College
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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:
Yes
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
CT8 Shuttle Service between Campuses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The effective and efficient solution to provision of student transport from outlying areas to campuses. Arrival at the start of the day and home again at the end of the day, Monday to Friday, during term time. Contractor required to organise routes & timings according to student demand from year to year in consultation with the College. Drop off and Collection details in ITT. Currently there are 520 students approximately utilising 12 routes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/07/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1yr + 1yr
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:
Yes
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
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:
Selection criteria stated in documentation
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
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
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:
30/06/2023
Local time: 12:00
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:
03/07/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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 Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131963.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Support of local Causes
(WA Ref:131963)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2023