Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Dunbartonshire Council
Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Southbank Marina,12 Strathkelvin Place
Kirkintilloch
G66 1TJ
UK
Contact person: Jacqui Campbell
E-mail: jacqui.campbell@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM81
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
EDC/2024/4043 ASN & SW TAXI TRANSPORT ROUND 2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
ASN/SW HOME TO DESTINATION TRANSPORT
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60120000
60000000
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM81
Main site or place of performance:
Across whole Authority
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of home to destination taxi transport services for ASN pupils and SW clients
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This would be subject to requirements of service users on a need by need basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Potential for adhoc/additional runs to be added over the course of the contract.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Contract terms are as stated in documents varying between 1 year and 3 years
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Valid East Dunbartonshire Taxi & Operator licences are required as well as current Disclose Scotland certification for all Drivers and Escorts.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Valid East Dunbartonshire Operator/ taxi and drivers licences required
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Compliance with taxi terms and conditions of operation
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-014445
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/07/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/07/2024
Local time: 12:00
Place:
kIRKINTILLOCH
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Annual
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Tender runs will be sent to any interested party once notification has been received. This is different to any previous tender. The reason is due to concerns of Data Protection for service users home and destination address.
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(SC Ref:769600)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/06/2024