Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
EH1 3EG
UK
Contact person: Jill Shearer
Telephone: +44 7977246891
E-mail: Jill.Shearer@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS Lothian Taxi Services Framework
Reference number: LOTL347-23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Lothian Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement for Taxi Services which will cover the movement of staff, patients (herein ‘passengers’) and urgent packages across the Health Board and further afield (“the Services”).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
9 000 000.00
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
NHS Lothian Taxi Services Framework - LOT 1 - City of Edinburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lothian Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement for Taxi Services which will cover the movement of staff, patients (herein ‘passengers’) and urgent packages across the Health Board and further afield (“the Services”).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Booking Service
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Vehicle Requirements
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Licence Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Driver Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Operation & Management of Framework Agreement
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework duration will be three (3) years with an option to review and extend the framework for two further 12 month periods thereafter (3+1+1 years).
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
NHS Lothian Taxi Services Framework - LOT 2 - East Lothian
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lothian Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement for Taxi Services which will cover the movement of staff, patients (herein ‘passengers’) and urgent packages across the Health Board and further afield (“the Services”).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Booking Service
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Vehicle Requirements
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Licence Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Driver Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Operation & Management of Framework Agreement
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework duration will be three (3) years with an option to review and extend the framework for two further 12 month periods thereafter (3+1+1 years).
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
NHS Lothian Taxi Services Framework - LOT 3 - Midlothian
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lothian Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement for Taxi Services which will cover the movement of staff, patients (herein ‘passengers’) and urgent packages across the Health Board and further afield (“the Services”).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Booking Service
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Vehicle Requirements
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Licence Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Driver Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Operation & Management of Framework Agreement
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework duration will be three (3) years with an option to review and extend the framework for two further 12 month periods thereafter (3+1+1 years).
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
NHS Lothian Taxi Services Framework - LOT 4 - West Lothian
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Lothian Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement for Taxi Services which will cover the movement of staff, patients (herein ‘passengers’) and urgent packages across the Health Board and further afield (“the Services”).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Booking Service
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Vehicle Requirements
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Licence Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Driver Requirements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Operation & Management of Framework Agreement
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework duration will be three (3) years with an option to review and extend the framework for two further 12 month periods thereafter (3+1+1 years).
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
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:
Refer to tender documents on PCS Tender
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
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:
18/10/2023
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:
18/10/2023
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25190. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Refer to Tender documents on PCS-Tender
(SC Ref:743036)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/09/2023