Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01436658844
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
Provision of School & Public Transport on Islay
Reference number
1802K
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and public transport on the island of Islay - Route 1802K
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Argyll & Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on the island of Islay.
Aim of Service:
The main elements of the School Transport Service are:
(a)To transport children to and from school safely and timeously;
(b)To encourage responsible behaviour by scholars;
(c)To liaise with Head Teachers or nominated representatives and Council Officers to achieve a high standard of service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Capacity / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Initiatives / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fleet and Maintenance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement - Discipline on Bus / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Method Statement - Communications with Client / Weighting: 4
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Promp Payment Performance / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 75
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract Duration:
The contract duration will be for a period of 5 years from February 2024 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2023/S 000-034366
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 January 2024
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
Tender must be valid until: 20 May 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 January 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Place
Online via PCS Post-box.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 5 or 7 years from award.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
As per tender document
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=752991.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
As per tender document.
(SC Ref:752991)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sherriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street,
Oban
PA34 4AL
Country
United Kingdom