Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
Contact
Lucy Smith
Telephone
+44 01905855000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG12 - Worcestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home
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
UOW900 Coach Hire
Reference number
UOW900 2023/24
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
This tender is for the Provision of Coach Transport (with driver) to the University of Worcester. The contract will initially be for a period of two years with an option to extend for two further twelve month periods subject to the successful suppliers’ satisfactory performance. The contract will be open for use by all the University’s academic schools and departments, as well as all University subsidiary companies, and Worcester Student’s Union.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,650,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Coach Hire
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
University of Worcester is looking to establish a framework agreement to provide general coach hire services to the University. These requirements will be ad hoc in nature and are likely to cover all sizes of minibus and coaches and will be required for local, national and international travel. The University is looking to appoint up to four suppliers to this framework. As part of this LOT the University of Worcester is also seeking a supplier who can provide an executive coach hire service, which may be required for high profile events and for use by the University Executive team, should executive travel be required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 65
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wheelchair Accessible Coaches
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
University of Worcester is looking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of wheelchair accessible vehicles for the University’s ad hoc requirements. The University is looking to appoint three suppliers to this framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Student Placement Requirements
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
University of Worcester is looking to appoint 1 supplier to provide a transport service for students attending placements to travel between the University of Worcester St Johns Campus and three hospitals detailed later within the specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 65
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 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: 2024/S 000-014825
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2024/S 000-014825
Lot No
1
Title
General Coach Requirements
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Astons Coaches Limited
Worcester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thandi Red Ltd
Smethwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Bridgnorth Bus & Coach Company Ltd
Stourport on Severn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2024/S 000-014825
Lot No
3
Title
Student Placement Requirements
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Welland Wheels Limited
Tewkesbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Worcester
Worcester
Country
United Kingdom