Planning

Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2018-2021 - List 1

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

21 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the transport of school pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) from 2018 to 2021, with the planned contract notice to be released in April 2018. This opportunity falls under the services category and encompasses delivery within North Lanarkshire. The total estimated value of the contracts is £4,570,000, and the procurement method is expected to follow a traditional tendering approach, as indicated in the early information notice. Interested parties should prepare for the upcoming tender process, which will require submission of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) and a detailed tender proposal.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing transport for individuals with additional support needs. Firms that can demonstrate robust safety and insurance qualifications, including PVG registration for drivers and escorts, will be particularly well-suited for bidding. The anticipated volume of around 150 individual contracts will allow for substantial participation from diverse service providers, enhancing local business growth within the region.

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Notice Title

Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2018-2021 - List 1

Notice Description

*EARLY INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY FOR FUTURE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY* . The future contract opportunity is that the Council plan to procure contracts for transport of school pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for period 2018-2021. The further contract Notice for these requirements will be published April 2018. . When the future process commences, bidders will be required to obtain / download a TENDER PACK, which will require them to complete both: 1. European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - which allows biddders to provide their personal and/or business information and to self-certify against a number of essential criteria (listed in this notice for your information); and, 2. a tender proposal consisting of a QUESTION, PRICING SCHEDULE, a FORM OF TENDER and DECLARATION. . Note that the TENDER PACK is not released with this notice. For avoidance of doubt, the TENDER PACK will be available April 2018 with release of the further contract notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are arranging contracts for transport of school pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for period 2018-2021. A further contract Notice (to be published April 2018) will list the individual contracts; we anticipate around 150 contracts in this listing (normally each contract is listed with a Lot number). A single service provider will be appointed to each contract. . Contracts will depend on the circumstances of the pupil(s) and be will be required for the school terms within either a 12 months duration, 24 months duration, or 36 months duration. . There are approximately 40 destinations within and/or on the boundary of North Lanarkshire area associated with these contracts. Many of the contracts will contain more than one pupil/route(s) with multiple pick up and/or drop-off points. . All drivers must be fully licensed and insured. Some contracts may have a requirement for an escort which should be arranged by the driver this will fully explained within each individual contract description in the Tender document. . An essential requirement before undertaking a contract is that both drivers and any escorts must be PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) registered.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: . Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000531874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311136
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,570,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,570,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311136
    Transport of Pupils with Additional Support Needs 2018-2021 - List 1 - *EARLY INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY FOR FUTURE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY* . The future contract opportunity is that the Council plan to procure contracts for transport of school pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for period 2018-2021. The further contract Notice for these requirements will be published April 2018. . When the future process commences, bidders will be required to obtain / download a TENDER PACK, which will require them to complete both: 1. European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - which allows biddders to provide their personal and/or business information and to self-certify against a number of essential criteria (listed in this notice for your information); and, 2. a tender proposal consisting of a QUESTION, PRICING SCHEDULE, a FORM OF TENDER and DECLARATION. . Note that the TENDER PACK is not released with this notice. For avoidance of doubt, the TENDER PACK will be available April 2018 with release of the further contract notice.

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