Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff University
Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
Telephone
+44 2920879648
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cardiff University – School of Medicine - Bus Services Framework
Reference number
CU.788.AD
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cardiff University School of Medicine requires a single provider framework for transport services for Phase 1 (Years 1&2) and Phase 2 (Years 3&4) medical students to get to their hospital placements throughout the course of the academic year. There are three placement blocks that occur for each of the year groups during the course of the academic year.
The framework will be for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year extension making the framework a maximum of 4 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff University School of Medicine requires a single provider framework for transport services for Phase 1 (Years 1&2) and Phase 2 (Years 3&4) medical students to get to their hospital placements throughout the course of the academic year. There are three placement blocks that occur for each of the year groups during the course of the academic year.
The framework will be for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year extension making the framework a maximum of 4 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year extension making the framework a maximum of 4 years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.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)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Potentially 2 years if option to extend not taken
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=118675.
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:
Social Value in the procurement context is about ensuring that wider social, economic and environmental issues are taken into account when tendering contracts, to maximise the University’s investment as widely as possible. The University is committed to delivering Social Value through its sourcing activity.
Upon award the successful Bidder will be expected to work with the University to maximise the Social Value delivered through this contract. This will include, but is not limited to:
Student placements – these will provide your organisation with a valuable resource, whilst giving our students the opportunity to learn how businesses really work.
Advertising graduate / entry level vacancies on our vacancy bulletin: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/develop-your-workforce/recruit-our-graduates/advertise-with-us
Working with local schools and colleges to provide support for careers days, school projects etc.
Attending careers fair or event to talk to our students and graduates face to face.
Providing an example of a business problem for students to work on as part of their degree
Offering sponsorship of student projects or competitions
Providing a guest speaker to offer insights on current business practices
Attending a business networking event covering topics on innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship
(WA Ref:118675)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom