--- title: "Provision of Bus Leasing and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED" published: "2017-04-20" --- # Provision of Bus Leasing and Associated Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6064c6ea-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has initiated the procurement process for the "Provision of Bus Leasing and Associated Services", classified under the CPV code for buses and coaches. This tender is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the open procedure initiated on 28 October 2016. The contract involves leasing six double-deck buses and includes specific requirements for dedicated account management, preventative maintenance, and compliance with various safety and quality standards. The tender was published on 28 October 2016, with a contract delivery deadline set for the end of September 2017. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the transport and vehicle leasing sectors, particularly those with capabilities in public service vehicle maintenance and management. Companies that possess robust contract management structures and can demonstrate compliance with stringent financial and operational criteria, including an annual revenue of at least £3.5 million and relevant ISO certifications, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for preventative maintenance and a reliable service delivery schedule align well with businesses that have experience in public transport services. ## Notice The University is running two concurrent Tenders; 16-02A the provision of Bus Leasing and 16-02B The Provision of a Management Bus Service, only one option will be successful. The University reserves the right to award the Contract to the most suitable option to the University. The University of Wolverhampton (the 'University') is reviewing options to establish a contract for the leasing of six double deck buses. Notwithstanding the above, a Single Provider (the Contractor) is required for the requirements for the Provision of Bus Leasing and Associated Services the University. The requirement is for six double deck buses as detailed in section 2 of Schedule 1 Scope and Specification. A Single Provider is required for the requirements, subcontracting of finance arrangements is permitted as part of the contract; however this provision must be managed by the Service (vehicle) Provider directly. The University is to have no day to day direct dealing with the Leasing Company. There must be robust Contract Management Arrangements as part of this Contract. It is a prerequisite of the contract that a dedicated Account Manager/Key Contact is provided from the Service Provider. The Contractor must have robust provisions in place, to provide a full preventative maintenance and repairs package with proven PSV (Public Service Vehicle) experience of both the chassis and body products. It is a precondition of the contract and must include all planned services and operating licence inspections including RFL & MOT costs. It is permitted that the service management arrangement can be subcontracted to a third party providing they meet the requirement herein. The Contractor must have adequate resource to ensure the least possible disruption to the Universities current operating schedule which is between 06.00 to 23.00 hrs on a Monday to Friday basis. Pass/Fail requirements include: The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS3.5m The Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of >=30 The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Public Liability Insuranc The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Employer's Liability Insurance Delivery of vehicles must be no later than the end September 2017 The successful Contractor must have ISO9001 Quality Management Systems The successful Contractor must have ISO18001 Health and Safety Management Systems (or equivalent) Please confirm that you have ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems For further pass/fail requirements please refer to the ITT documentation. To access the documents please use the following link https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4cb58c0-4159-4246-afee-73b5c0ada438 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOLVO GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment ## Release History - 20 Apr 2017 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4cb58c0-4159-4246-afee-73b5c0ada438 - 10 Jan 2017 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485a93bb-e7a0-417c-b8ea-f3c2f1345df9 - 20 Dec 2016 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485a93bb-e7a0-417c-b8ea-f3c2f1345df9 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485a93bb-e7a0-417c-b8ea-f3c2f1345df9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4cb58c0-4159-4246-afee-73b5c0ada438 20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485a93bb-e7a0-417c-b8ea-f3c2f1345df9 10th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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