Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services

  • City & County of Swansea

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-036578

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b5cf

Published 12 November 2024, 1:44pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

City & County of Swansea

Civic Centre

Swansea

SA1 3SN

Email

procurement@swansea.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL18 - Swansea

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services

Reference number

CCS/24/058

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,100,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TBC

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance

Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TBC

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance

Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TBC

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance

Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

10 December 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Registering assistance – VI.3) Additional information

Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):

— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.

— Enter your correct business and user details.

— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.

— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.

2. Express an interest in the project:

— Login to the portal with your username/password.

— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).

— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).

— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.

3. Responding to the invitation to tender:

— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).

— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.

— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.

— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).

If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:

— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

— Phone: +44 8003684850

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145982.

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