Scope
Reference
CA15801
Description
Riverside College is looking for a single supplier to provide supplementary student transport services for a contract commencing 1 September 2025, ending 31 August 2027. These services are to provide an 'as required' service to support the main contract and will have the same co-terminus date as the main contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Technical ability conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 May 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
9 June 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Price | 60.0% |
| Price | Price |
Cost | 40.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.dotx
TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.dotx
TR2 Schedule of Prices.xlsx
TR2 Schedule of Prices.xlsx
TR3 Technical Quality Questions.docx
TR3 Technical Quality Questions.docx
TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration.dotx
TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration.dotx
PR1 PSQ Response Form.docx
PR1 PSQ Response Form.docx
TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration.dotx
TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration.dotx
Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx
Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx
Contracting authority
Riverside College Halton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYWY-5656-GTDX
Kingsway
Widnes
WA8 7QQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07780 159658
Email: l.richardson@thecpc.ac.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)