Scope
Reference
CCS/24/377
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,999,998 excluding VAT
- £2,399,997 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKL18 - Swansea
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 70 seats (+)
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 60 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 49 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in 12 month increments
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 39 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,855 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 29 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 16 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats
Description
Swansea Council intend to develop a Framework Agreement of providers in order to carry out Home to School Transport for pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This Lot requires operator ability to provide a vehicle up to 8 seats
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,714 excluding VAT
- £342,856 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
24 months in increments of 12 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
70
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender documents
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats
Must adhere to all appropriate vehicle/licensing legislation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 March 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 March 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to provide vehicle | Operator ability to provide vehicle will be evaluated |
Quality | 100.00% |
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to provide vehicle | Operator ability to provide vehicle will be evaluated |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
See tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Wilkes
Email: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales