Tender

AHS/CS5074 Passenger Transport Services Framework 2017

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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Tender

13 Mar 2018 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently seeking expressions of interest for the "AHS/CS5074 Passenger Transport Services Framework 2017" contract. This tender falls within the transport services industry and involves providing specialist passenger transport services for vulnerable adults and children to day centres and schools in London. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 midday on 13 April 2018. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 September 2018, and the total contract value is estimated at £10.8 million over a four-year period, utilising a selective (restricted) procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering vehicles suitable for transporting vulnerable individuals, including cars, mini-buses, and small coaches. Companies that can provide passenger assistants and accommodate individuals with mobility difficulties would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets encourages both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in this tender process, fostering an inclusive approach to service provision.

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Notice Title

AHS/CS5074 Passenger Transport Services Framework 2017

Notice Description

Contract Title: Provision of Passenger Transport Services 2018 Contract Ref AHS/CS 5074 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods. Description: The contract is for the provision of Specialist Passenger Transport Services transporting vulnerable adults and children to Day centres and Schools respectively and making the return journeys to home later in the day. Most of the requirements are for set, daily routes but a provision for additional, ad-hoc journeys is also required. The range of vehicles necessary to provide the service will include cars, mini-buses and small coaches and providers will have to be able to meet this requirement. Passenger assistants will be required on the majority if not all of the journeys as will the ability to board and assist passengers in wheelchairs and with other mobility difficulties. It is intended that ten successful bidders will be appointed onto a Framework from where services will be called off for delivery via a call-off contract. The anticipated contract start date is: 1 September 2018 The estimated value of the contract is: 10.8 million pounds Total Cost For a period of: 4 years Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ). The invitation to tender instructions and the specifications will be available as a public attachment allowing organisations expressing an interest in the project easy access of the main requirements. Full documentation requirements will be included within the evaluation questionnaire. Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/SQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/SQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and return of SQ is: Friday, 13 April 2018 12 Midday LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you require any further information please contact: Andrew Shorter at: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6c617c6-568e-4f44-96c1-bf30c4f4dc01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7af0ee2-0fa3-4dcc-a022-79846289b702
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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