Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601]

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Northern Health and Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2022 at 12:43

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2022 at 15:28

Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 16:45

Planning

07 Jan 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlines the tender by the Business Services Organisation, representing the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, for wheelchair accessible transport services, titled "Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601]." This open procurement is segmented into six distinct lots, with contract values ranging from approximately £206,000 to £2,306,000, covering areas such as Ballymena, Whiteabbey/Carnmoney, Larne, Ballymoney, Coleraine, and Cookstown. The tender was active until the submission deadline on 26 April 2022, with an evaluation method that prioritises price at 90% and quality at 10%. Notably, awards have been made for several lots, while others remain active without successful bids.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in buses and coaches, including wheelchair accessible options. Businesses equipped to fulfil the requirements laid out by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust can tap into lucrative contracts designed to ensure mobility for those with specific needs. Additionally, transportation firms with an understanding of social benefit objectives relevant to public health and community support are well positioned to compete for these contracts, which demand a balance of cost-effective pricing and quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601]

Notice Description

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601]

Lot Information

Lot 1: 9-16 Seat Minibus - Ballymena Area

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 206 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 206 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Lot 2: 9-16 Seat Minibus - Whiteabbey/Carnmoney and Glengormley Areas

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 728 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 728 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Lot 3: 9-16 Seat Minibus - Larne Area

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 485 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 485 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Lot 4: 16-24 Seat Coach - Ballymoney Area

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 1 760 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 1 760 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Lot 5: 16-24 Seat Coach - Coleraine Area

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 2 185 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 2 185 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Lot 6: 16-24 Seat Coach - Cookstown Area

Minibus and Coach, Wheelchair Accessible Transport Services - NHSCT [3738601] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-007471 was a range between 0 GBP to 2 306 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract.s and a maximum extension period.s of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 2 306 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0308a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016670-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,670,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
25 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT43 6DA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BELFAST BUS CO LTD

ETHERSON TRAVEL LTD

J K COACHES LTD

Quinns Coach Hire Ltd

Further Information

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