NCCT40171 passenger transport framework.

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Norfolk County Council
County Hall Martineau Lane
For the attention of: Ian Hydes
NR1 2SG Norwich
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1603224357
E-mail:
Fax: +44 1603224369

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting authority: http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/transportproviders

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.3)Main activity
General public services
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

Norfolk County Council intends to allow other authorities access to the framework. The details of which are to be confirmed.
n/a
n/a
UNITED KINGDOM

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
NCCT40171 passenger transport framework.
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Service category No 2: Land transport services [2], including armoured car services, and courier services, except transport of mail

NUTS code UKH13

II.3)Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: yes
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
NCCT40171 to provide a framework for passenger transport services to include home to school transport, childrens and adult social care transport and ad hoc transport for Norfolk County Council.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 20 000 000,00 and 100 000 000,00 GBP
II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

60112000 - DA28 - FA03 - EA23, 60120000 - FA03 - EA23 - DA28, 60130000 - FA03 - DA28 - EA23, 60140000 - FA03 - DA28 - EA23

II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
The expected term of the framework will be 1 year with possible annual extensions up to a maximum of 4 years.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about European Union funds
VI.2)Additional information:
Lot details will be confirmed in the contract notice.

The Council is holding a concept day for potential bidders on 11 September, addiitional dates may be added subject to demand. Please contact for further details of concept days.

VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
Relevant governmental Internet sites where information can be obtained

Tax legislation http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

Environmental protection legislation http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

Employment protection and working conditions http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
3.9.2012