- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Route 1 - Kilsby
- Lot 2. Route 2 - Winslow
- Lot 3. Route 3 - Oundle
- Lot 4. Route 4 - Banbury
- Lot 5. Route 5 - Willoughby
- Lot 6. Route 6 - Twywell
- Lot 7. Route 6A - Irchester
- Lot 8. Route 7 - Kettering
- Lot 9. Route 8 - Brackley
- Lot 10. Route 9 - Weldon
- Lot 11. Route 10 - Newport Pagnell
- Lot 12. Route 11 - Kibworth
- Lot 13. Route 12 - Bletchley
- Lot 14. Route 13 - Bedford
- Lot 15. Route 14 - Rothersthorpe Road
- Lot 16. Route 15 - Higham Ferrers to Rothwell
- Lot 17. Route 16 - Theddingworth
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Moulton College
West Street, Moulton
Northamptonshire
NN3 7RR
Contact
Andrew Bailey
Telephone
+44 1604491131
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Moulton College Student Transport Services 2024
Reference number
MC-ST2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60100000 - Road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Moulton College (the College) has a need to appoint student transport service providers covering 17 individual routes from outlying areas of Northamptonshire and surrounding Counties in to the College to allow students to access College courses. The service is required for students Monday to Friday during term-time (5 days per week, 34 weeks per year), to transport passengers from various locations to the College at the start of the day, and home at the end of the day reversing the routes.
The contract is divided in to 17 individual routes, each route constituting a single lot. Contractors may bid for, and be awarded any combination of lots.
The contract is for an initial 12 month period, extendable in 12 month options up to a maximum duration of 5 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 16
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Route 1 - Kilsby
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Kilsby to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 2 - Winslow
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Winslow to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 3 - Oundle
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Oundle to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 4 - Banbury
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Banbury to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 5 - Willoughby
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Willoughby to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 6 - Twywell
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Twywell to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 6A - Irchester
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Irchester to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 7 - Kettering
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Kettering to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 8 - Brackley
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Brackley to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 9 - Weldon
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Weldon to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 10 - Newport Pagnell
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Newport Pagnell to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 11 - Kibworth
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Kibworth to Moulton College am, return pm
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 12 - Bletchley
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Bletchley to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 13 - Bedford
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Bedford to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 14 - Rothersthorpe Road
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Rothersthorpe Road to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 15 - Higham Ferrers to Rothwell
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Rothwell to Moulton College Higham Ferrers site am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College and subject to satisfactory performance.
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
Route 16 - Theddingworth
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport from Theddingworth to Moulton College am, return pm.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is 12 months. There will be four consecutive options to extend the contract by 12 months each, up to a total duration of 5 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of the College
and subject to satisfactory performance.
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.1.8) 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
28 May 2024
Local time
5:00pm
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
29 May 2024
Local time
9:00am
Place
On line opening
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northamptonshire:-Road-transport-services./7CMAE89CH7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7CMAE89CH7
GO Reference: GO-2024419-PRO-25813616
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Moulton College
West Street, Moulton
Northamptonshire
NN3 7RR
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 days standstill period at the point information on the
award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Contracting Authority before the contract is entered into. Should such additional information be required, please contact the person cited in Paragraph 1.1 of this form.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (within 30 days).