Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Harper Adams University
Newport
Newport
TF10 8NB
Telephone
+44 1952815015
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk
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
STS0623 | Provision of Shuttle-Bus Service, Harper Adams University
Reference number
CA12458 - STS0623
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63515000 - Travel services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender opportunity is for the provision of a Student Shuttle Bus Service both during term-time and vacation periods.
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: £242,146.81
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
- UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Main site or place of performance
Shropshire and Staffordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This tender opportunity is for the provision of a Student Shuttle Bus Service both during term-time and vacation periods. The main provision would be of a regular service between the University Campus and Newport (return) week days and Saturdays, and the University to Telford return, (Sundays only service) for a three-year period, with costs fixed for the first year. During the vacation periods, it is envisaged that a skeleton service is provided which will gradually increase service leading to the start of the academic year, as we welcome the different groups of students onto campus.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service / Weighting: 60.00%
Price - Weighting: 40.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-016360
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA12458
Title
STS0623 | Provision of Shuttle-Bus Service, Harper Adams University
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A-STAR TRANSPORT MIDLANDS LTD
Unit 35, Ketley Business Park
TELFORD
TF1 5JD
Telephone
+44 1952355560
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £242,146.81
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Harper Adams University
Edgmond
Newport
TF10 8NB
Telephone
+44 1952815015
Country
United Kingdom