Award

T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

15 Oct 2024 at 11:23

Tender

16 Feb 2024 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation has successfully concluded and awarded a procurement process for the provision of student transport services for its School of Medicine. The contract, titled "T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport", falls under the services category and specifically involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The scope of the project includes transporting Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate medical students to and from their secondary care placements at five main hospitals within Essex. The contract is governed under the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The official contract award was signed on 15th October 2024, and the procurement process type was a restricted procedure. The procurement value is estimated at £350,000 GBP and the contract was awarded to A2B Contract Cars Limited.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics industry, specifically those providing bus and coach services equipped for medical purposes. Given the substantial value and extended contract period with options for renewal, companies can achieve consistent revenue streams and long-term business stability. Businesses with a strong presence in the East of England, particularly those familiar with providing transport in the healthcare sector, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The selection criteria emphasise suitability, ensuring that only qualified, reliable suppliers compete, further increasing business growth potential through high-profile, reliable contracts.

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Notice Title

T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport

Notice Description

Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine seeks a transport provider for Year 1 and Year 2 Undergraduate medical students during weekdays (not including Bank Holidays, as indicated by Appendix A in the Tender Documents). This will include a total estimated 240 students across both year groups although this number may vary on student admission and academic performance throughout the contract period.The transport provided will focus on taking medical students to and from their secondary care placements that will be situated at the five main hospitals within Essex. This includes transport to and from, Basildon Hospital (MSE), Broomfield Hospital (MSE), Southend Hospital (MSE), Colchester Hospital (ESNEFT) and Harlow Hospital (PAH). However, the number of locations may increase or decrease throughout the duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender is being conducted electronically using the Anglia Ruskin University eTendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/To receive documents, the users must first register and obtain login details. Existing users should log in to the website and express interest. Additional information: This Tender is being conducted electronically using the Anglia Ruskin University eTendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/To receive documents, the users must first register and obtain login details. Existing users should log in to the website and express interest.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043af1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033124-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245493131

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1SQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A2B CONTRACT CARS

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