Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services
Reference number: CCS/24/058
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
TBC
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.
II.2.14) Additional information
The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
TBC
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.
II.2.14) Additional information
The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
TBC
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Predominantly within Swansea however there may be the occasional requirement for transport to and from another county
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council’s Education/Vulnerable Learners department is currently developing their Services Specification, contracting process and potential commercial model for a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for the Provision of EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Passenger Transport for Swansea Education Services.
II.2.14) Additional information
The tender documents are currently undergoing development and will be available once the main tender notice is published.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Registering assistance – VI.3) Additional information
Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
2. Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
3. Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145982.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/11/2024