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Contract Notice

SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services

  • First published: 30 May 2024
  • Last modified: 30 May 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-046c40
Published by:
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Authority ID:
AA20743
Publication date:
30 May 2024
Deadline date:
28 June 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The aim of the service is to provide safe, sensitive, and reliable travel solutions for Service Users identified by Children’s Services.

The services that may be required are as follows:

• Taxi with a Passenger assistant to take a young person to their educational setting

• Minibus with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Accessible vehicle with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Taxi to take a young person and their parent to an educational setting

• Taxi and Passenger assistance to take a young person to supervised contact

• Taxi to take an adult to Court

• Taxi to take a family to a visit which could be a wait and return

• Taxi to take a vulnerable adult to a day centre

• Secure Transportation of children possibly at risk

• Removals of household belongings

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other travel requests that you may be asked to provide other types of travel assistance.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Avenue

Barking

IG11 7LU

UK

Telephone: +44 2082742816

E-mail: Procurement@lbbd.gov.uk

NUTS: UKI52

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.lbbd.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to 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://lbbd.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

SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60120000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The aim of the service is to provide safe, sensitive, and reliable travel solutions for Service Users identified by Children’s Services.

The services that may be required are as follows:

• Taxi with a Passenger assistant to take a young person to their educational setting

• Minibus with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Accessible vehicle with a Passenger assistant to take multiple children to their educational setting

• Taxi to take a young person and their parent to an educational setting

• Taxi and Passenger assistance to take a young person to supervised contact

• Taxi to take an adult to Court

• Taxi to take a family to a visit which could be a wait and return

• Taxi to take a vulnerable adult to a day centre

• Secure Transportation of children possibly at risk

• Removals of household belongings

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other travel requests that you may be asked to provide other types of travel assistance.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 23 800 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 12

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Saloon Car

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with Passenger assistant

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car and Passenger assistant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

MPV (up to 7 seats)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an MPV

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

MPV (up to 7 seats) with Passenger Assistant

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a MPV and Passenger assistant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Minibus (Over 12 seats)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Minibus (Over 12 seats)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Minibus (Over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Minibus (Over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with an Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with Passenger Assistant (secure)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car with Passenger Assistant (secure)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Saloon Car with x2 Passenger assistants (secure)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of SEND transport services with a Saloon Car with x2 Passenger assistants (secure)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Removals 1 man

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Removal services of personal belongings. Labour of 1 person.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Removals 2 man

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI52

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Removal services of personal belongings. Labour of 2 people.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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:

• O’ Licence to operate PSV buses here is an overview of the licence: https://www.gov.uk/apply-vehicle-operator-licence

• PCO Licence for all taxi’s (this is issued by TFL)

• Staff driving any minibuses are required to hold a PSV licence: You need a public service vehicle (PSV) operator's licence to: operate a vehicle for hire or reward (payment or payment in kind) that can carry 9 or more passengers OR operate a smaller vehicle carrying passengers and charging separate fares for the journey.

• All taxi drivers are to hold a PCO licence.

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The initial framework term is 4 years, a one year extension is included as a contingency.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 28/06/2024

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 28/06/2024

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

29/05/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60120000 Taxi services Road transport services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Procurement@lbbd.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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