Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Telephone
+44 3453036760
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Mobility as a Service Application Project
Reference number
02568-2020
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of this project is to provide a step-change improvement in the customer experience for planning, booking and paying for travel using sustainable modes of transport in the West Midlands, while allowing Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and transport operators in the region to capture more information and insights about the way that people travel in the region.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this project is to provide a step-change improvement in the customer experience for planning, booking and paying for travel using sustainable modes of transport in the West Midlands, while allowing Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and transport operators in the region to capture more information and insights about the way that people travel in the region.
This supports TfWM and transport operators’ strategic objectives to increase the use of public transport, active travel and new forms of mobility, thereby ensuring a viable transport network and supporting the #WM2041 initiative.
The outcomes of MaaS will also enhance, complement and assist with the evaluation of other future transport initiatives in the West Midlands such as e-scooters, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT).
The data sourced from MaaS will also be used to support modelling which supports business cases for enhancing the investment in transport networks in the West Midlands and facilitates the better day-to-day operation of the transport network.
TfWM and its operators define MaaS as a one-stop interface – normally in the form of a mobile app, with which users can plan, book and pay for a journey across multiple transport modes including public transport and active modes, as well as modes such as cycle hire, car hire, ridesharing, walking and cycling. MaaS can be used as a tool to influence behaviour.
TfWM are seeking to appoint a delivery partner (the Delivery Partner) through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation Process pursuant to Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Delivery Partner will, supply, design, install, deliver and operate the required systems in conjunction with Transport for West Midlands and partner public transport operators.
WMCA reserve the right to enter into a contract with a supplier on completion of the Invitation to Submit a Detailed Tender (ISDT) stage, should the tender submission meet or exceed the WMCA's requirements.
Please refer to Section VI.3 of this notice for further information on how to both register your interest in this opportunity, and to complete the qualification questionnaire which is a mandatory requirement.
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
30
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term (30 months) will consist of a 6 month build phase followed by 24 months of operation; however, subject to performance there will be up to 2 further contract extensions available, each of them 24 months in duration.
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.1.2) 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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-002216
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 September 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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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.3) Additional information
Please see the below which provides further information regarding the opportunity:
1. Please register your company on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution). Instructions on how to register are located at:
https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf
Further key details around expressing an interest in this exercise are listed below:
Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Bravo Solution Project Reference: project_392 - Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Application Project
Bravo Solution Response Reference: pqq_143 - Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Application Project Supplier Selection Questionnaire
Once registered on the portal, please access Project_392 on our e-tendering portal and respond to PQQ_143 to submit company information and confirm your interest in participating in this procurement.
The deadline to respond to PQQ_143 is 2nd September 2021 @ 12:00pm
2. The intended weighting for this opportunity is:
Technical (Quality) - 55%
Commercial (Price) - 40%
Social Value - 5%
This is subject to change however, and will be confirmed on publication of the ISDT (Invitation to Submit a Detailed Tender).
3. WMCA intends to appoint a supplier based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
4. The terms and conditions attached to this opportunity will be a form of SaaS agreement which will be shared with suppliers upon publication of the ISDT (Invitation to Submit a Detailed Tender).
5. Prior Information Notice:
A PIN was published on the 3rd February 2021 relating to this opportunity. Since then however some of the requirements of the WMCA have evolved, meaning that elements of the original (high level) specification have needed to be re-scoped.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom