--- title: "Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2020-03-26" --- # Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5408a11-88b7-4b4a-9a15-69e532f7cbaf.json) ## Summary Keele University is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport for Harper and Keele Veterinary School" as part of establishing a Joint Veterinary School with Harper Adams University. This procurement falls under the category of transport services and is located in the West Midlands, specifically Keele, Staffordshire (postal code ST5 5BG). The procurement method is open, and the tender period closes on 30 April 2020. The contract, valued at approximately £120,000 (excluding VAT), will cover transport needs for first-year students over three academic years, commencing on 28 September 2020, with a provision to extend for an additional two years. Tenderers are required to submit pricing for transport options accommodating either 55 or 60 students per journey. This tender presents substantial opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those that cater to educational institutions or have experience in managing student transport logistics. Businesses capable of efficiently coordinating high-volume student transport between two campuses will find this a lucrative venture. Additionally, firms offering added services such as book delivery and collection, which is also required in this contract, may have a competitive edge. The contract’s length and potential for extension create an opportunity for sustainable growth within this niche service sector. ## Notice Harper Adams University and Keele University are establishing 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 only ("Year 1 Students") for a three year period ie for the Year 1 Students in academic years 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 with an option to extend the transport provision for the Year 1 Students for two further years (ie for academic years 2023/24 and 2024/25). Full details of the transport requirements are given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Transport Service will commence on 28/09/2020. The University will finalise the contract with the Service Provider by 01/06/2020. Tenderers should note that two options are being considered in regards to the number of people per journey requiring transport. These are: Option A - the transport of 55 students per journey. Option B - the transport of 60 students / staff per journey (this over capacity will allow for staff / extra student travel between each University campus). These options will apply to the transport requirements for the Year 1 Students within each academic year. Tenderers are required to provide pricing for both options in the Tender Pricing Schedule in Section 4 of the ITT - Tender Forms for Completion and Return. Your tender will be disregarded if you fail to provide pricing for both options. The University Libraries at Harper and Keele wish to utilise the transport provision for the Year 1 Students within each academic year for a book delivery and collection service between the two Universities to assist Vet School students in their studies. This is only a nominal requirement and shall be accommodated by the Service Provider using the same transport as used for students / staff. The book delivery and collection service must be provided irrespective of which Option is selected in regards to the number of people per journey requiring transport. Full details of the book delivery and collection service requirements are given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. Given the need for one Service Provider to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the services required, the Contract has not been divided into lots. The estimated total value of the Contract over its duration (including the Contract extension option if this is taken up) is PS120,000 excluding VAT. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 - 26 Mar 2020 at 15:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed - 18 Mar 2020 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed - 12 Mar 2020 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed - 10 Mar 2020 at 17:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed - 10 Mar 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed - 10 Mar 2020 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69858ba0-48fe-44b6-9b33-1138b22f7bed 26th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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