Tender

Provision of a Managed Bus Service

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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20 Dec 2016 at 16:53

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20 Dec 2016 at 16:52

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking proposals for a Managed Bus Service through an open tender procedure, designated as Tender ID 16-02B. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 20th January 2017, and the successful contractor is expected to commence services by the end of August 2017. The service will operate within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically within the buses and coaches classification. Potential bidders must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £3 million and maintain appropriate liability insurance levels.

This opportunity offers significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in public transport services and or those with experience in managing similar contracts. Firms that can showcase a strong credit rating, relevant operational experience, and compliance with the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender can diversify their portfolio and increase their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Bus Service

Notice Description

The University is running two concurrent Tenders; 16-02A the provision of Bus Leasing and 16-02B the Provision of a Managed Bus Service, only one option will be successful. The University reserves the right to award the Contract to the most suitable option to the University. The University of Wolverhampton (the 'University') is reviewing options to establish a contract for a Managed Bus Service. Notwithstanding the above, a Single Provider (the Contractor) is required for the requirements for a Managed Bus Service to the University. TUPE may apply to the transfer of the Contract from the present Contactor to the new one, giving the present staff (and possibly also staff employed by any present sub-contractors) the right to transfer to the employment of the successful Tenderer on the same terms and conditions. The above does not apply to the self-employed. The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS3m The Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of >=30 The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Public Liability Insurance The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Employer's Liability Insurance Please confirm you have had previous experience in Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) applies to this Contract, please confirm your acceptance. The service must be provided no later than the end of August 2017. Further pass/fails can be found in the Tender documentation. To access the Tender documents please access via BravoSolution https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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