Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group
Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority Group, 11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
Contact
Mrs Jill Smith
jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7742499589
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/
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
Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire
Reference number
DN656408
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- MA03 - For buses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive / SYMCA are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating local bus including services in South Yorkshire.
LOT 1 in Batch 23001, South Yorkshire General Network: bids are invited on both a Minimum Subsidy basis and Minimum Cost basis. In addition to Section 89, we are also inviting bids from Section 22 permit holders on LOTs as outlined on the Form of Tender.
LOTs 2 & 3 in Batches 23002 and 23003, South Yorkshire Schools Services: bids are invited on a Minimum Cost basis only, from Section 89 bidders only; we are not inviting bids from Section 22 permit holders on LOTs 243 to 300.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Network
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- MA03 - For buses
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- MA03 - For buses
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- MA03 - For buses
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- MA03 - For buses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOTs in Batch 23001, South Yorkshire General Network: bids are invited on both a Minimum Subsidy basis and Minimum Cost basis. In addition to Section 89, we are also inviting bids from Section 22 permit holders on LOTs as outlined on the Form of Tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £135,000,000
two.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
Upon expiry
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Batch 23001 (General Network): Alternatives will be considered if full timetable(s) are supplied with the tender response; alternative timetables will only be accepted with the usual tolerance (+/- 15 minutes) and where coordinated departures/arrivals are maintained. We recommend that compliant bids are submitted with alternatives supplied in addition to this.
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
Schools 1 Year
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- MA03 - For buses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOTs in Batches 23002 and 23003, South Yorkshire Schools Services: bids are invited on a Minimum Cost basis only, from Section 89 bidders only; we are not inviting bids from Section 22 permit holders on LOTs 243 to 300.
Batch 23002 (Schools): 1 September 2023 to 31 July 2024 inclusive (190 school days)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Upon expiry
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Batches 23002 and 23003 (Schools): Alternatives will be considered if full timetable(s) are supplied with the tender response; alternative timetables will only be accepted with the usual tolerance (+/- 15 minutes) and where the start/arrival times of the schools are met. Route change proposals must cater for all current pupil demand. Tenders from operators with a Valid PSVAR Exemption extension certificate will be considered for LOTs 243 to 273 within Batches 23002, subject to a copy of the certificate being made available to the Executive.
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
Schools 4 years
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- MA01 - For aircraft
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOTs in Batches 23002 and 23003, South Yorkshire Schools Services: bids are invited on a Minimum Cost basis only, from Section 89 bidders only; we are not inviting bids from Section 22 permit holders on LOTs 243 to 300.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Upon expiry
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Batches 23002 and 23003 (Schools): Alternatives will be considered if full timetable(s) are supplied with the tender response; alternative timetables will only be accepted with the usual tolerance (+/- 15 minutes) and where the start/arrival times of the schools are met. Route change proposals must cater for all current pupil demand. Tenders from operators with a Valid PSVAR Exemption extension certificate will be considered for LOTs 243 to 273 within Batches 23002, subject to a copy of the certificate being made available to the Executive.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
SYMCA Office
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Via ProContract
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
Country
United Kingdom