Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Municipal Offices,Town Hall Square
GRIMSBY
DN311HU
Contact
Procurement
capital.frameworks@nelincs.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1472326942
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
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
Phone and Ride Demand Responsive Transport
Reference number
52866
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60100000 - Road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
EQUANS (formerly known as ENGIE Services Ltd) on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for the continuation of the demand response bus service known as "Phone N Ride".
The minimum contract period is one year with options also being proposed for three years plus a possible extension for 12 months and four years with two possible further extensions of 12 months. The final option chosen will be determined on available funding.
The service is contract is managed by EQUANs as part of the transformation partnership contract and is currently delivered on behalf of the Authority by a private sector provider.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance
North East Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Phone and Ride service provides a demand responsive bus service to enable communities and individuals with no or limited access to mainstream public transport provision to access employment, health, education, shopping and leisure opportunities.
Whilst the conventional bus network provides extensive coverage throughout the Borough, there are some journeys which cannot be made, either due to the location of the origin/destination points or at the time at which an individual wishes to travel.
Furthermore, the service is often recommended as a solution to support individuals with personal circumstances such as mobility impairments, who may require a tailored service using modified
vehicles, who face barriers to accessing the existing conventional bus network.
There is a desire for the Authority to improve the targeting of the service for those passengers who are in greatest need of the phone and ride service.
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: £1,200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
72
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Renewals are subject to funding
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Tenderers will be asked to provide pricing for the following options:
12 month one off contract
36 months plus a further 12 month extension
48 months plus two further 12 months extensions
The option will be dependant on available funding.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Value of the contract is based on the longest option of 48 months plus two further 12 months extensions. The annual estimated value of £200K
TUPE does apply to this tender.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The successful tenderer is required to maintain the following licenses:
• PSV "O" license for vehicles with up to 8 passengers seats to enable vehicles to be used for bus services.
• PSV "O" license for vehicles with a capacity between 9-16 seats.
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 June 2022
Local time
1:00pm
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
20 June 2022
Local time
1:01pm
Place
Democratic Services, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby DN31 1HU
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Democratic Services Officer
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: earliest possible notice would be late 2022.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
North East Lincolnshire Council - Legal Services
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HU
legalprocurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom