Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
UK
Telephone: +44 1902321000
E-mail: procurement@wlv.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wlv.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
23-30 Managed Transport Service
Reference number: 23-30
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
A review of the current Transport service is being undertaken by the University. Currently an in-house bus service for students, staff and visitors is provided between the following campuses:
• Wolverhampton City Campus
• Walsall Campus
• Telford Campus
As part of the review offers are being sought for a Managed Transport Service with one supplier.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A review of the current Transport service is being undertaken by the University. Currently an in-house bus service for students, staff and visitors is provided between the following campuses:
• Wolverhampton City Campus
• Walsall Campus
• Telford Campus
As part of the review offers are being sought for a Managed Transport Service with one supplier.
The agreement with the Service Provider is seen as a Partnership and the University is keen to work closely and collaboratively with those appointed to maximise service levels. Students are the largest customer group of the current Transport service, and it is important that high service levels are maintained to enhance the student experience and meet demanding customer expectations. The successful Service Provider will be seen as a Partner of the University and will be required to adhere to University policies and represent the University at all times.
The current service operates a 30-week full-service operation, covering the current University academic term times and a further 18 weeks limited summer service provision. Please note that these are indicative timetables and could be subject to change throughout the duration of the contract.
In addition to the standard service operation there will also be ad-hoc occasions when additional services will be required i.e., Open Days (Saturdays). On average there are 6/7 such occasions per year, however a tolerance of +/- 2 should be accounted for. Furthermore, the University is keen to understand any additional services that the Service Provider is able to offer over and above the standard operation, including the hiring of additional vehicles on a short-term basis for Academic or Staff trips.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/01/2024
End:
30/01/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 optional 12 month extensions. Contract to be reviews during contract term.
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
Although this project will not be funded via EU Funds, we are advising bidders that the service may be used by Funded Projects during the course of the contract.
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 as stated in the procurement documents. NDA for release of TUPE information.
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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:
31/10/2023
Local time: 10:00
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:
31/10/2023
Local time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
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
All correspondence must be via the University etendering portal - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Contact direct with the University may not receive a response.
An NDA is required to release the TUPE information.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2023