Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Alder House, Alder Court
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NMD-OJEU-55269 - Provision of Taxi & Light Goods Transportation Services for Blaenau Gwent & Northern Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Cardiff & Bridgend.
Reference number
NMD-OJEU-55269
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis.
Please note that the current lots aren't final and are subject to change depending on the requirement of the Health Board / Trust.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Neath Port Talbot - In Hours
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance
Swansea Bay University Health Board sites in the Neath Port Talbot County Council Local Authority Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis within In Hours.
This lot is specifically related to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Local Authority Area
for Swansea Bay University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Public Wales NHS Trust & Velindre NHS Trust
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 consecutive 12 month periods
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
Neath Port Talbot - Out of Hours
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance
Swansea Bay University Health Board sites in the Neath Port Talbot County Council Local Authority Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis within Out of Hours.
This lot is specifically related to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Local Authority Area for Swansea Bay University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Public Wales NHS Trust & Velindre NHS Trust
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 consecutive 12 month periods
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
Bridgend
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance
Swansea Bay University Health Board sites in the Bridgend County Borough Council Local Authority Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis.
This lot is specifically related to Bridgend County Borough Council Local Authority Area for Swansea Bay University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Public Wales NHS Trust & Velindre NHS Trust
Please note that the current lots aren't final and are subject to change depending on the requirement of the Health Board / Trust.
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 consecutive 12-month periods
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
Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
City and County of Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Council Areas
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis.
This lot is specifically related to the geographical area of City and County of Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Council Areas for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Public Wales NHS Trust & Velindre NHS Trust.
Please note that the current lots aren't final and are subject to change depending on the requirement of the Health Board / Trust.
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 consecutive 12-month periods
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
Blaenau Gwent & North Monmouthshire
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Main site or place of performance
Blaenau Gwent County Borough and northern portion of Monmouthshire County Council Areas
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the supply of Taxi, Private Hire and Light Courier Services to NHS sites in South and West Wales.
The service requirements are the conveyance of staff, patients, light goods, and medical/pathological specimens to or from either their place of residence to locations within these Health Board sites or to other NHS locations. This is on a routine and an ad hoc basis.
This lot is specifically related to Blaenau Gwent County Borough and Northern Monmouthshire County Council Areas for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Public Wales NHS Trust & Velindre NHS Trust
Please note that the current lots aren't final and are subject to change depending on the requirement of the Health Board / Trust.
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
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 consecutive 12-month periods
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
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 September 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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 September 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2026
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
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143497
(WA Ref:143497)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom