Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 01924664685
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
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://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
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/register?ReadForm
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
YPO - 001092 Vehicle Hire Lease and Purchase Portal
Reference number
001092
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements. This Framework is contractual where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a “contract” basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
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
Car and LCV Hire (Including mini-buses)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: - YPO are seeking a Sole Supplier to provide a managed service consisting of (but not limited to) comparison website taking data from major Car & LCV hire suppliers live databases giving customers “live” pricing, vehicle availability, customisation, booking, payment, delivery and confirmation of a wide range of vehicles. As part of the managed service the website must transparently provide all costs associated with the hire (including all elements such as Road Fund Licence (RFL), delivery, collection and other ancillary charges that may be applicable) which should also include all fees for the website Provider and YPO’s commission bundle into the final hire price.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2022
End date
27 February 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2024 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months each. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of November 2023 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2026 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).
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
Car and LCV Lease and Purchase (Including mini-buses)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: YPO are seeking a Sole Supplier to provide a managed service consisting of (but not limited to) a website to provide a configurable search engine which details lease and purchase costs for a range of cars and LCV’s taking data from major Car & LCV lease and purchase companies live databases giving customers “live” pricing, vehicle availability, customisation, order placement, delivery and confirmation of a wide range of vehicles. This website must provide all costs associated with the lease and purchase including all fees for the website Provider and YPO’s rebate bundled into the final lease/purchase price. The period of Lease shall vary from 1 year, 2 year, 3 year and 4 year with the option for maintenance if required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2022
End date
27 February 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2024 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months each. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of November 2023 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2026 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the Tender Documentation/Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in the ‘Communication’ section of this notice.
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located in our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in the ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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: 2021/S 000-026681
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 January 2022
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
24 January 2022
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: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date
six.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom