--- title: "Provision of a Managed Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED" published: "2016-12-20" --- # Provision of a Managed Bus Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-606bc7ec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking proposals for a Managed Bus Service through an open tender procedure, designated as Tender ID 16-02B. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 20th January 2017, and the successful contractor is expected to commence services by the end of August 2017. The service will operate within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically within the buses and coaches classification. Potential bidders must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £3 million and maintain appropriate liability insurance levels. This opportunity offers significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in public transport services and or those with experience in managing similar contracts. Firms that can showcase a strong credit rating, relevant operational experience, and compliance with the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender can diversify their portfolio and increase their client base within the public sector. ## Notice The University is running two concurrent Tenders; 16-02A the provision of Bus Leasing and 16-02B the Provision of a Managed 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 a Managed Bus Service. Notwithstanding the above, a Single Provider (the Contractor) is required for the requirements for a Managed Bus Service to the University. TUPE may apply to the transfer of the Contract from the present Contactor to the new one, giving the present staff (and possibly also staff employed by any present sub-contractors) the right to transfer to the employment of the successful Tenderer on the same terms and conditions. The above does not apply to the self-employed. The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS3m The Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of >=30 The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Public Liability Insurance The Successful Contractor must have PS5m Employer's Liability Insurance Please confirm you have had previous experience in Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) applies to this Contract, please confirm your acceptance. The service must be provided no later than the end of August 2017. Further pass/fails can be found in the Tender documentation. To access the Tender documents please access via BravoSolution https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 20 Dec 2016 at 16:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526 - 20 Dec 2016 at 16:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a888e7-e494-4877-adab-99d67922f526 20th December 2016 - 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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