Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Durham County Council
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
Contact
Aidan Keith
Telephone
+44 3000260000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC13 - Darlington
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA26689
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
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
Contract for Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust
Reference number
DN546635
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 contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students.
Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy – 50-seater coach
Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy – 70-seater coach
Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy – 70-seater coach
All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
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
Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC13 - Darlington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students.
As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service.
Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots.
Lot 1 will be for the current requirements of the Academy Trust detailed below.
Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy – 50-seater coach
Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy – 70-seater coach
Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy – 70-seater coach
All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant Experience / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery Plan / Fleet Information / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2021
End date
31 August 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period.
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area,
select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC13 - Darlington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students.
As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service.
Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots.
Lot 2 will be a call off lot that will provide the academy with the flexibility to add additional resource to current routes or the introduction of new routes depending on demand. We require bidders to submit a response that details the cost to introduce these extra services, per day and per vehicle to match existing fleet capabilities e.g. 30-seater coach, 50-seater coach, 70-seater coach.
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
Start date
1 September 2021
End date
31 August 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period.
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area,
select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635).
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.1.8) 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
25 June 2021
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
NEPO Procurement Portal
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Opened via NEPO Procurement Portal
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: April 2024/2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area,
select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635).
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit