--- title: "Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School 2021/2022 Academic Year" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-07-28" --- # Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School 2021/2022 Academic Year Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966.json) ## Summary Keele University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of transport services for the Harper and Keele Veterinary School for the 2021/2022 academic year. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The open procurement method was initiated on 28th July 2021, with the tender period closing on 13th August 2021. The service is set to commence on 5th October 2021 and will run until 27th May 2022. The estimated contract value is £65,000, excluding VAT, and potential suppliers will need to meet specific suitability assessment criteria to compete effectively. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, especially those that can demonstrate reliability and experience in student transport services. Companies with capabilities in managing cohesive transport solutions between educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is open to assessing diverse suppliers that can fulfil the transport requirements effectively. ## Notice Harper Adams University and Keele University have established a Joint Veterinary ("Vet") School with the cohort of students split between the Harper and Keele campuses. In order to allow Harper and Keele Vet School students to attend joint lectures and other joint teaching, a competent and reliable Service Provider is required to provide transport for students between the two University campuses. Tenders are therefore invited from interested parties for the Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Vet School in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Contract covers the transport requirements for the 1st year students (1st Year Students") and 2nd year students ("Year 2 Students") for the academic year 2021/22 period ie for the Year 1 Students in academic year 2021/22 and Year 2 Students in academic year 2021/22. Full details of the transport requirements are given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT The Transport Service will commence on 5th October 2021. The Contract has not been subdivided into lots. The estimated total value of the Contract over its duration is 65k GBP. excluding VAT. All tenderers are required to answer a number of Suitability Assessment Questions to enable Keele University to assess whether they meet minimum standards of suitability, capability and financial standing. AWARD STAGE EVALUATION- The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the criteria set out below. The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 700 marks for Technical (Quality) and 300 marks for Commercial (Price). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8185f5-5964-44cb-a7ef-576e7f3218fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 27 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 28 Jul 2021 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8185f5-5964-44cb-a7ef-576e7f3218fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8185f5-5964-44cb-a7ef-576e7f3218fe 28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bc7c8a2-59d7-4800-8d87-881d6e986966.json.