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TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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15 Aug 2023 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for the transportation of pupils using public transport. The title of the contract is "TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport," falling under the industry category of transport services, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement method was a limited negotiated process without publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 14th August 2023, and the awarded supplier is Translink. The Education Authority in the UK was the buying organisation for this service procurement.

This tender for the transportation of pupils using public transport presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in providing transport services, specifically in bus and train operations. Since the contract has been awarded, interested businesses should focus on future procurement opportunities related to transport services within the Northern Ireland Public Transport Network. Companies with experience in regulated transport services, especially in Northern Ireland, are well-suited to compete due to the specificity and technical requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport

Notice Description

Transportation of pupils using public transport (buses and trains).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transportation of pupils using public transport (buses and trains).

Procurement Information

The Education Authority requires the provision of transport services across existing Public Transport Network in Northern Ireland i.e collection of pupils from any/all Northern Ireland bus stops and train stations and drop offs at destination bus stops and train stations. Translink Group are regulated by the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 as the only service provider to provide a service of the scope and scale required. This service requirement therefore falls under Regulation 32 (2)(b). The proposed contract is permitted by Regulation 32 (2)(b) of PCR 2015. As explained herein are necessary: Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights and no reasonable alternative is available. Public transport in Northern Ireland is regulated under Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 under power conferred by section 1(2) to enter into service agreements including the power to award service contracts in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1370/2007. The Education Authority tender for all other transport services including bus and taxi services using a Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023918-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transport.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSLINK

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