Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-05-05
Buyer: Magna Learning Partnership
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 60100000 | 60140000
Estimated value: 300000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-05-28
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Invitation to tender for home to school transport services for Magna Learning Partnership, based in Salisbury. The contract will initially be for three years commencing on 1 September 2020 and will be providing a service for approx. 190 days (term-time). There will be an option of two further 1-year extensions. Based upon current demand, four PSVAR compliant buses are expected to be required to service the contract effectively.
Contract for the provision of home to school transport services for 3 years from September 2020 for Magna Learning Partnership. The contract relates in particular to the Trafalgar School at Downton, with four PSVAR compliant buses and drivers required to supply the service.
A. The supplier is solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with the Mandatory Legislation and Licensing Standards. The supplier shall at its own cost have and keep in force a public service vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence of the relevant classification, as required by section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 or a Community Bus Permit issued under sections 19 and/or 22 of the Transport Act 1985. The supplier shall, where appropriate, according to the Vehicle used, hold a service provider's licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Private hire vehicles used must operate within the guidelines of the local authority.
B. The supplier shall have all the appropriate documents including licences, MOT certificates, insurance, etc. for all vehicles and drivers used for this contract and shall produce the licence or permit for inspection when required to do so by school.
C. The successful bidder is required to ensure consistent staffing on each route, with the exception of holidays, sickness, jury service, etc. Any change to the driving team is to be communicated to the school regardless of the duration of the change.
D. The supplier shall ensure that driving licences are checked every six (6) months to identify any new endorsements that may have been incurred and that these licences are checked directly with the DVLA annually. The supplier shall remove any driver/vehicle immediately from undertaking contract work that does not have the correct licensing or has had their licence evoked/suspended or where the MOT is failed, until this is resolved and notify the school of any occurrence of this nature in writing within 48 hours of the supplier being aware.
A. The supplier shall provide minibus and coach services for HTST, holding specific licencing, insurances and relevant checks required if transporting children (and vulnerable adults).
B. The supplier shall maintain the security and safety of service users (Pupils) at all times, complying with all seat belt regulations (detailed in 6.2.5).
C. The supplier shall provide services to all routes and locations which will be specified by the school during the competition stage.
D. The supplier shall ensure that all vehicles must have a means of communication via a radio/telephone or mobile phone.
E. The supplier shall ensure all drivers carry photo ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport) at all times.
Tenders will be opened using the in-tend education portal, supplier information will not be available until the appointed opening time and tenders cannot be submitted after this time.

Eligibility requirements: A. The supplier is solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with the Mandatory Legislation and Licensing Standards. The supplier shall at its own cost have and keep in force a public service vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence of the relevant classification, as required by section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 or a Community Bus Permit issued under sections 19 and/or 22 of the Transport Act 1985. The supplier shall, where appropriate, according to the Vehicle used, hold a service provider's licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Private hire vehicles used must operate within the guidelines of the local authority. B. The supplier shall have all the appropriate documents including licences, MOT certificates, insurance, etc. for all vehicles and drivers used for this contract and shall produce the licence or permit for inspection when required to do so by school. C. The successful bidder is required to ensure consistent staffing on each route, with the exception of holidays, sickness, jury service, etc. Any change to the driving team is to be communicated to the school regardless of the duration of the change. D. The supplier shall ensure that driving licences are checked every six (6) months to identify any new endorsements that may have been incurred and that these licences are checked directly with the DVLA annually. The supplier shall remove any driver/vehicle immediately from undertaking contract work that does not have the correct licensing or has had their licence evoked/suspended or where the MOT is failed, until this is resolved and notify the school of any occurrence of this nature in writing within 48 hours of the supplier being aware.

Award value: 300000