Award

Framework Agreement for Provision of Home to School Transport Lots 1-7

  • City & County of Swansea

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-015964

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e852 (view related notices)

Published 17 April 2025, 2:49pm



Scope

Reference

CCS/24/377

Description

A Framework Agreement of providers developed 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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework


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 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 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 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 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 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 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


Contract 1. Lot 1

Lots

Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

Up to 24 months in 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 2. Lot 2

Lots

Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £1,787,831 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months in 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 3. Lot 3

Lots

Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months in increments of 12 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 4. Lot 4

Lots

Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months in 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 5. Lot 5

Lots

Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats

Suppliers (3)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months in 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 6. Lot 6

Lots

Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats

Suppliers (4)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months up to 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Contract 7. Lot 7

Lots

Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats

Suppliers (2)

Contract value

  • £1,787,833 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

11 April 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

13 April 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 30 April 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 May 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 3 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 29 days

Description of possible extension:

24 months in 12 month increments

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Contract locations

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Information about tenders

Lot 1. Lot 1 - Vehicle up to 70 seats (+)

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 3 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 2. Lot 2 - Vehicle up to 60 seats

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 3 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 3. Lot 3 - Vehicle up to 49 seats

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 3 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 4. Lot 4 - Vehicle up to 39 seats

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 3 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 5. Lot 5 - Vehicle up to 29 seats

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 3 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 6. Lot 6 - Vehicle up to 16 seats

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 4 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 7. Lot 7 - Vehicle up to 8 seats

  • 2 tenders received
  • 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 2 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

1st Choice Transport Ltd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZB-2887-QVLW

Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA15 4DP

United Kingdom

Region: UKL14 - South West Wales

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Lot 1

Contract 2. Lot 2

Contract 3. Lot 3

Contract 4. Lot 4

Contract 5. Lot 5

Contract 6. Lot 6

Davies Coaches Ltd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZV-7479-BWCV

The Old Colliery Cwmgwili

Carmarthenshire

SA14 6PP

United Kingdom

Region: UKL14 - South West Wales

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Lot 1

Contract 2. Lot 2

Contract 3. Lot 3

Contract 4. Lot 4

Contract 5. Lot 5

Contract 6. Lot 6

HATS Group Ltd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVJ-2218-JPNG

44 Weir Road

London

SW19 8UG

United Kingdom

Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 6. Lot 6

Contract 7. Lot 7

Telexi Rides LTD

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLHJ-4499-GPLM

5Wimblewood Close

SWANSEA

SA3 5LQ

United Kingdom

Region: UKL18 - Swansea

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Lot 1

Contract 2. Lot 2

Contract 3. Lot 3

Contract 4. Lot 4

Contract 5. Lot 5

Contract 6. Lot 6

Contract 7. Lot 7


Contracting authority

City & County of Swansea

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD

Civic Centre

Swansea

SA1 3SN

United Kingdom

Region: UKL18 - Swansea

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales