Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DB
UK
Contact person: Satinder Bains
E-mail: Satinder_bains@sandwell.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG37
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.sandwell.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.sandwell.gov.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
Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities
Reference number: SMBC 22011
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
24 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot A
II.2.1) Title
Contracts 1 - 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
60000000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG37
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
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
Budget range for this lot ranges from 2,531,033 - 3,321,982 GBP British Pounds
Lot No: Lot B
II.2.1) Title
Contracts 4 - 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
60140000
60000000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG37
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
)%
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
Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,929,856 - 2, 532,939 GBP British Pounds
Lot No: Lot C
II.2.1) Title
Contracts 10 - 13
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
60140000
60000000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG37
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quallity
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
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
Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,896,619 - 2,489,317 GBP British Pounds
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-012480
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot B
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AFJ Limited
Birmingham
B7 4JD
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Minibuses Ltd
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
County Cars (2003) Limited
Manchester
M21 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Egans Coach Travel Ltd
Birmingham
B62 8RP
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Droach Travel Ltd
Sandwell
B68 9LZ
UK
NUTS: UKG37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Destinations Ltd
Birmingham
B19 2HN
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hats Group Ltd
Amersham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Birmingham Travel Ltd
Manchester
M21 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
0ne 4 You Services Ltd
Dudley
DY2 8XL
UK
NUTS: UKG36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 532 939.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot A
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/07/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One 4 You Services Ltd
31 Gammage Street
Dudley
DY2 8XL
UK
NUTS: UKG36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AFJ Limited
2-18 Forster Street
Birmingham
B7 4JD
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Minibuses Ltd
Leeds
HD6 4AB
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
County Cars (2003) Limited
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Droach Travel Ltd
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Egans Coach Travel Ltd
Birmingham
B62 8RP
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Destinations Ltd
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hats Group Ltd
Amersham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Birmingham Travel Ltd
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 321 982.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AFJ Limited
Birmingham
B7 4JD
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Minibuses Ltd
Leeds
HD6 4AB
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
County Cars (2003) Limited
Manchester
M21 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Droach Travel Ltd
Sandwell
UK
NUTS: UKG37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Egans Coach Travel Ltd
Birmingham
B62 8RP
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Destinations Ltd
Birmingham
B19 2HN
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hats Group Ltd
Amersham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Birmingham Travel Ltd
Manchester
M21 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
0ne 4 You Services Ltd
Dudley
DY2 8XL
UK
NUTS: UKG36
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 489 317.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England
Royal Courts of Justice the Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/10/2022