Contract

HCC - 05/21 - The Provision of Local Bus and School Transport Services - starting September 2021

  • Hertfordshire County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-000840

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02b22b

Published 12 January 2022, 9:44am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Hertfordshire County Council

Pegs Lane

Hertford

SG13 8DE

Contact

Strategic Procurement Group

Email

zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 01707292463

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

HCC - 05/21 - The Provision of Local Bus and School Transport Services - starting September 2021

Reference number

HCC2112959

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement for the provision of Local Bus and School Transport Services.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £6,900,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

308/380GP

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

333/H4

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

M1-5

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SB10

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

395 Su

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W1 Su

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

W18

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

44/45

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

88

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

90/91

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

B3

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

E173

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

E203

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

E22

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

E22a

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

E86

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: Price - 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for up to 2 further years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-010938


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

308/380GP

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited

Sunderland

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £887,390

Total value of the contract/lot: £887,390


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

333/H4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Galleon Travel Limited

Essex

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £675,550.4

Total value of the contract/lot: £675,550.4


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

M1-5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited

Sunderland

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £545,856

Total value of the contract/lot: £545,856


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

SB10

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A2B Travel Group Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI3 - Inner London – West
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £391,337.8

Total value of the contract/lot: £391,337.8


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

395 Su

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited

Sunderland

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £141,165.1

Total value of the contract/lot: £141,165.1


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

W1 Su

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

W18

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

8

Title

44/45

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Centrebus Limited

Leicester

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF21 - Leicester
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £682,553.27

Total value of the contract/lot: £682,553.27


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

88

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Red Eagle Buses Limited

Aylesbury

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £643,468

Total value of the contract/lot: £643,468


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

10

Title

90/91

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

H V Richmond Limited

Barley

SG8 8JA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £674,730

Total value of the contract/lot: £674,730


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

11

Title

B3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sullivan Buses Limited

Potters Bar

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £692,342

Total value of the contract/lot: £692,342


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

12

Title

E173

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AAA Transport Service Limited

Bedfordshire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £226,100

Total value of the contract/lot: £226,100


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

13

Title

E203

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Richard Taylor Travel and Partners

Hitchin

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £266,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £266,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

14

Title

E22

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chariots for Hire

Sawbridgeworth

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £156,695

Total value of the contract/lot: £156,695


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

15

Title

E22a

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chariots for Hire

Sawbridgeworth

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £156,485

Total value of the contract/lot: £156,485


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

16

Title

E86

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Golden Boy Coaches

Hoddesdon

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £259,350

Total value of the contract/lot: £259,350


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC24 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Hight Court Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC24 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Chief Legal Officer

Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall

Hertford

SG13 8DQ

Country

United Kingdom