Leeds Trinity University: Shuttle Bus Service

UK-Horsforth, Leeds: Hire of buses and coaches with driver.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Leeds Trinity University
             Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1132837100, Email: m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
             Main Address: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/, Address of the buyer profile: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/leeds-trinity-university/
             NUTS Code: UKE4
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Horsforth%2C-Leeds:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./359T48J5R3
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com to the abovementioned 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: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Shuttle Bus Service       
      Reference Number: TRA004LTU
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: The operation of a shuttle service to connect the University campus to the local community and train station in Horsforth       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 500,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      Not Provided       
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKE4 West Yorkshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Whilst the main contract objective is the operation of a shuttle service to connect the University campus to the local community and train station in Horsforth, the safe movement of students in the post COVID-19 era is of critical importance and will form a critical part of our strategy. We are seeking tender responses to operate a range of service options; to enhance the accessibility of the university and encourage more of our staff and students to travel by public transport instead of driving to campus.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 500,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Start: 14/09/2020 / End: 30/07/2021       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The contract may be extended in any duration with a final expiry date of 31st July 2027
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: The contract may be extended in any duration with a final expiry date of 31st July 2027
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes       
      Identification of the project: The university receives ad-hoc EU funding             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/359T48J5R3       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      as described in the tender documents    
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      as described in the tender documents          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open Acclerated   
      Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure: Due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the university has been unable to determine the extent that campus will be open and re-populated during the coming academic year(s). At this time, there is confidence that students will be able to return on 14th September 2020.   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 27/08/2020 Time: 09:59
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Until: 14/09/2020
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 27/08/2020
         Time: 10:00
         Place:
         https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/leeds-trinity-university/
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Horsforth%2C-Leeds:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./359T48J5R3

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/359T48J5R3
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Leeds Trinity University
       Brownberrie Lane, Leeds, LS18 5HD, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1132837100
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             Leeds Trinity University
          Brownberrie Lane, Leeds, LS18 5HD, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 1132837100
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          Leeds Trinity University
       Brownberrie Lane, Leeds, LS18 5HD, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1132837100
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/08/2020

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