Tender

Transport Services Tender Batch 1108

• Lincolnshire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-027419

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

Published 2 November 2021, 1:53pm

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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

General public services

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Transport Services Tender Batch 1108

Reference number

DN579650

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 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

6881 - BILLINGBOROUGH to RUSKINGTON

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 6 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 2025

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

7100 - Crowland to Great Ponton / Grantham

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 6 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

31 July 2022

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

7145 - Ingoldmells to Skegness

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 2 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

31 July 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

7204 - Grantham to Gonerby Hill Foot Primary

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 2 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

31 July 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

7265 - BILLINGBOROUGH to LINCOLN

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 2 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

31 July 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

7266 - BILLINGHAY to DIGBY

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 2 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

31 July 2024

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

7267 - EAST STOCKWITH to MORTON TRENT

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 1 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

31 July 2023

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

7268 - Gosberton Risegate to Donington Primary

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 4 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

31 July 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

7269 - Tattershall to Welbourne

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 2 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

31 July 2024

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

7270 - Kettleby to Grasby

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 7 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

31 July 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

7272 - Butterwick to Boston

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 1 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

7273 - Throckenholt to Gedney Hill

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 3 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

7274 - Friskney to Skegness

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 2 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

31 July 2023

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

As lot expired

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

7275 - Lenton to Bourne

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 7 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

7276 - Dry Doddington to Long Bennington

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 3 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

7277 - KEELBY to KEELBY

Lot No

16

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 1 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

31 July 2023

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

7280 - Metheringham Fen to Dunston

Lot No

17

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 3 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

31 July 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

7590 - WILLOUGHBY to WELTON LE MARSH

Lot No

18

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 3 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

31 July 2023

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

17 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

17 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 expire

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.