Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Jodie Underhay
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
University of Exeter Bus Route Subsidy
Reference number
UOE/2023/064/JU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £199,780
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours, including a night service.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Stagecoach Group Limited
Perth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £199,780
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom