Tender

Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School 2021/2022 Academic Year

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Jul 2021 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Keele University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of transport services for the Harper and Keele Veterinary School for the 2021/2022 academic year. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The open procurement method was initiated on 28th July 2021, with the tender period closing on 13th August 2021. The service is set to commence on 5th October 2021 and will run until 27th May 2022. The estimated contract value is £65,000, excluding VAT, and potential suppliers will need to meet specific suitability assessment criteria to compete effectively.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, especially those that can demonstrate reliability and experience in student transport services. Companies with capabilities in managing cohesive transport solutions between educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is open to assessing diverse suppliers that can fulfil the transport requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School 2021/2022 Academic Year

Notice Description

Harper Adams University and Keele University have established a Joint Veterinary ("Vet") School with the cohort of students split between the Harper and Keele campuses. In order to allow Harper and Keele Vet School students to attend joint lectures and other joint teaching, a competent and reliable Service Provider is required to provide transport for students between the two University campuses. Tenders are therefore invited from interested parties for the Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Vet School in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Contract covers the transport requirements for the 1st year students (1st Year Students") and 2nd year students ("Year 2 Students") for the academic year 2021/22 period ie for the Year 1 Students in academic year 2021/22 and Year 2 Students in academic year 2021/22. Full details of the transport requirements are given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT The Transport Service will commence on 5th October 2021. The Contract has not been subdivided into lots. The estimated total value of the Contract over its duration is 65k GBP. excluding VAT. All tenderers are required to answer a number of Suitability Assessment Questions to enable Keele University to assess whether they meet minimum standards of suitability, capability and financial standing. AWARD STAGE EVALUATION- The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the criteria set out below. The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 700 marks for Technical (Quality) and 300 marks for Commercial (Price).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8185f5-5964-44cb-a7ef-576e7f3218fe
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2021 - 27 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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