Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Brownberrie Lane,Horsforth
LEEDS
LS185HD
Contact
Mark Hayter
Telephone
+44 1132837100
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House
6305220
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
University Shuttle Bus 2024
Reference number
TRA007LTU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The university currently operates a Shuttle Bus service, inclusive of vehicle and driver, for the transportation of passengers via predetermined routes connecting the university's Horsforth Campus to Horsforth Rail Station and the local community. This is a non-fare service for the benefit of the university's students, staff , and visitors
The current contract expires at the end of this academic year, and tenders will soon be invited for the next contract period, which may endure until 31st July 2031.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In respect of the above, and as part of its early market engagement strategy for this procurement, Leeds Trinity University seeks advice from prospective suppliers with a view to developing the scope and specifications needed to plan and conduct its procurement procedures.
All relevant information exchanged or resulting from this preliminary market consultation will be documented and may be communicated to other candidates and tenderers participating in any resultant procurement procedure
For the avoidance of doubt, no call for competition has yet been made. The university does not intend to use this early engagement notice as a means to shorten any tender period
The consultation:
The university offers prospective suppliers the opportunity to review and critique its draft tender documents, thereby giving early insight to procurement intention. The documents are very much open to change, and the university will take on board relevant information exchanged in the consultation period and will amend drafted tender documents as appropriate
Prospective suppliers are asked to consider the criteria, questions, and weightings, and to suggest any new or improved basis to ensure tenders it receives will demonstrate best value for money to the university.
Attention is also drawn to the tender timetable. The university wishes to allow prospective suppliers plenty of time in which to prepare their most compelling tenders. The university is also mindful to allow sufficient time for service mobilisation between contract award and start of the timetabled service.
The university wishes to receive guidance from prospective suppliers about any industry related mandatory standards, qualifications, or other legislative requirements that are applicable.
Expressions of interest and responding
In the first instance, please indicate your interest and address queries by e-mail to Mark Hayter, Head of Procurement (
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We intend to host an in-person pre-tender engagement meeting at the university on Thursday 25th January 2024, starting at 1000h. Attendees will need to be pre-registered
We envisage being in a position to publish our invitation to tender on Monday 29th January 2024.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 January 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