Official UK procurement notice
Procurement of a Passenger Coach
Authority: Home Office (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe purpose of the National Search of Vehicle Training Centre (NSVTC) within Border Force is to provide effective and professional training to Border Force Officers. One of its core functions is the ownership of course design and delivery for the Search of Training Programme.
Border Force NSVTC, is looking to update its capability and address a gap in its Training Programme by purchasing a used passenger coach to undertake and deliver such training.
The procurement of a used passenger coach will upskill Border Force officers Nationwide by improving their knowledge and ability to conduct deep rummage of coaches efficiently and effectively.
CPV: Buses and coaches · Coaches
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Border Force NSVTC are looking to procure 1 (one) used passenger coach to support…Published value£30,000
Border Force NSVTC are looking to procure 1 (one) used passenger coach to support wider Border Force Strategic Objectives.
It would also support the learning and skills objectives to ensure a better skilled workforce, improving the confidence of staff and lead to better learning outcomes.
The 'training coach' would also support the BF aspirations to become 'best in the world' status, in terms of International capacity and capability building.
As this type of training would be offered to Law Enforcement agencies from both home and abroad. The Border Force Search of Vehicle training centre - Search Skills Academy, needs to be able to attract customers with a professional and well presented 'practical' training resource that would allow delivery of effective searching techniques.
It would also ensure that BF provide effective service to our customers and provide value for money, with the potential for income generation, which could be offset against the cost of investment.
Delivery of the search of coach training programme, would also contribute to the Border Force Strategic objectives in securing the UK borders from the threats posed, which include:
- Deterring and preventing individuals and goods that would harm the national interest from entering the UK
- Facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and trade to and from the UK
- Protect and collect customs revenues from trade crossing the border
- Provide excellent services to customers
- Provide demonstrable effectiveness, efficiency and value for money.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Price
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Feb 2021, 09:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 3 Mar 2021 – …
- Authority reference
C20324- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-002121- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f9fFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Award of Contract will be subject to an inspection of the coach offered to ensure that the technical specification has been met.
The Authority will reserve the right to reject any coach offered that we consider does not meet the specification provided.
The Authority decision will be final in this matter.
Publisher note: Invoicing details will be provided on the Contract Award Notice to the successful bidder.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 17 Feb 2021
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
17 Feb 2021 → 27 Jul 2021 · 2 dates- Submission deadline17 Feb 2021
- Notice published27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Feb 2021- Deadline published: 24 Feb 202116 Feb 2021, 12:04 GMT
- Status changed to complete8 Mar 2021, 14:47 GMT
- Procurement method changed8 Mar 2021, 14:47 GMT
- Published value published: £30,00027 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Status changed to active27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Procurement method changed27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Deadline moved to 17 Feb 202127 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST-7 days · was 24 Feb 2021
Published amendments (2 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of expressions of interest · IV.2.2 | 17 Feb 2021 | 24 Feb 2021 | +7 d |
Tender documents referred to in this advert will be made available on request from Neil Humphries by email to neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk. The bid pack will consist of: 1. Statement of Requirements. 2. HO Short Form Contract. 3. Annex A - Technical Specification. 4. Annex B - Pricing Schedule.
The Authority has advised that their requirement has changed in respect of the Technical Specification. The requirement for Wheelchair Seats and Wheelchair Access is no longer required. For a copy of this revision to the bid pack please email: neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk. The time limit for bids has been extended by one week until 24th February to allow Suppliers to review this change in Spec…
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2021-02: 1 release · 3 Feb 2021
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hills Coach Sales and Services LtdSME | £25,500 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 004610-2021-1 · John Hills Coach Sales and Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 8 Mar 2021
- Value
- £25,500
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2bids | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- John Hills Coach Sales and Services LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria