TD1513 - The Supply of Services in respect of Bus Station Facilities Management

Tenders are invited for the supply of services in respect of Bus Station Facilities Management. With over 14 million people using Derby bus station every year, the site forms a key asset in the cities public transport network.

The bus station is open for business for between 17 - 19 hours a day, 363 days a year with over 115 buses departing the site during the busiest hour. To ensure people feel confident to use bus services it is essential that the bus station is kept clean and secure.

Since the bus station opened in March 2010 a Service Provider has provided cleaning, security and information office services on site. The current contract is now coming to an end and we are therefore seeking to retender the work.

The estimated total value is based on estimated maximum annual average spend, estimated increase in contract duration, and the contract is for up to five years. The initial contract period is 12 months; the contract is estimated to commence 01/04/2020 and expire 31/03/2021.

There will be an option to extend the contract in 4 annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

Selection Criteria and Conditions relating to environmental and social requirements of the contracting authority may be included in this contract; details are to be provided in the procurement documents Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on 24/01/2020. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on 27/01/2020.

Additional information: This tender is being managed electronically. Please go to www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk and look for the contract advert under 'live contracts' section, select the relevant contract notice.

Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of the contract notice. This will transfer you to the Council's e-tendering system at https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents.

To access the tender documentation and to be able to submit your response, you must first register your organisation on EastMidsTenders (unless you have done this previously). Please note we will only accept expressions of interest/tender returns through the EastMidsTenders e-tendering system.