Tender

Transport Services Tender Batch 1107

• Lincolnshire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-027009

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02875c

Published 28 October 2021, 11:19am

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Lincolnshire County Council

Crown House, Grantham Street

Lincoln

LN2 1BD

Contact

Mr Dan McGarry

Email

Dan.McGarry@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1522553029

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKF3 - Lincolnshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

Environment

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Transport Services Tender Batch 1107

Reference number

DN578749

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Home to School and Local Bus Transport in Lincolnshire

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

3957 FOSTON to GRANTHAM

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 53 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

4794 - FOSDYKE to DONINGTON

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 74 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

27 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

5302 - South Witham to Corby Glen

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 53 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

5944 - BOSTON to BUTTERWICK

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 33 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

5954 - BILLINGHAY to RUSKINGTON

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 70 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

6326 - Langrick to Stickney

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 53 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

6671 - Ancaster to Granatham

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 35 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

6919 - Ancaster to Welbourn

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 80 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

7278 - East Barkwith to Horncastle

Lot No

9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 53 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

7287 - MABLETHORPE to ALFORD

Lot No

10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 83 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

8804 - Manby to Louth

Lot No

11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 45 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

9199 - Skellingthorpe to North Hykeham

Lot No

12

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 74 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

9347 - NEWTON ON TRENT to GAINSBOROUGH

Lot No

13

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 49 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

27 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

9447 - GLENTWORTH to MARKET REASON

Lot No

14

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 59 intended passengers to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

25 December 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

E96D - Mablethorpe to Spilsby

Lot No

15

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF3 - Lincolnshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Contract to transport 40 fare paying patrons, and 40 Scholars to a mainstream establishment

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

4 January 2022

End date

2 January 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expires

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bidders' alternative proposals will be welcomed as options but any alternative must be accompanied by a detailed specification of route and time. Bidders can submit a composite bid to operate a combination of bids.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Full details will be supplied with the tender documentation. The duration of this contract may be extended by 2 years or part thereof. The vehicle capacity, operational mileage and provision of supervisory staff may be varied by agreement in response to changed passenger demand. With reference to section II.2.5 above, the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-000021

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 November 2021

Local time

2:30pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 1 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

12 November 2021

Local time

2:35pm

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: As contracts expires

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Lincolnshire County Council

Lincoln

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period form the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.