Tender

SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services

  • London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-016829

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-046c40

Published 29 May 2024, 10:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Avenue

Barking

IG11 7LU

Email

Procurement@lbbd.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2082742816

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.lbbd.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

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

SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The aim of the service is to provide safe, sensitive, and reliable travel solutions for Service Users identified by Children’s Services.

The services that may be required are as follows:

• Taxi with a Passenger assistant to take a young person to their educational setting

• Minibus with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Accessible vehicle with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Taxi to take a young person and their parent to an educational setting

• Taxi and Passenger assistance to take a young person to supervised contact

• Taxi to take an adult to Court

• Taxi to take a family to a visit which could be a wait and return

• Taxi to take a vulnerable adult to a day centre

• Secure Transportation of children possibly at risk

• Removals of household belongings

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other travel requests that you may be asked to provide other types of travel assistance.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £23,800,000

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: 12

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Saloon Car

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with Passenger assistant

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car and Passenger assistant

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

MPV (up to 7 seats)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an MPV

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

MPV (up to 7 seats) with Passenger Assistant

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a MPV and Passenger assistant

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minibus (Over 12 seats)

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Minibus (Over 12 seats)

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minibus (Over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Minibus (Over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats)

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats)

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with Passenger Assistant (secure)

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car with Passenger Assistant (secure)

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with x2 Passenger assistants (secure)

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car with x2 Passenger assistants (secure)

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Removals 1 man

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Removal services of personal belongings. Labour of 1 person.

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Removals 2 man

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Removal services of personal belongings. Labour of 2 people.

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

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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


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

• O’ Licence to operate PSV buses here is an overview of the licence: https://www.gov.uk/apply-vehicle-operator-licence

• PCO Licence for all taxi’s (this is issued by TFL)

• Staff driving any minibuses are required to hold a PSV licence: You need a public service vehicle (PSV) operator's licence to: operate a vehicle for hire or reward (payment or payment in kind) that can carry 9 or more passengers OR operate a smaller vehicle carrying passengers and charging separate fares for the journey.

• All taxi drivers are to hold a PCO licence.

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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

The initial framework term is 4 years, a one year extension is included as a contingency.

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

28 June 2024

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

28 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom