Tender

Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a provider for a Link-Bus service to operate between Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford, Staffordshire. This tender, falling under the transport services industry, will require a service running up to 365 days per annum, daily from 06:00 to 23:00, using fully DDA-compliant buses with 16 seats or more. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 27th August 2024. The anticipated contract period is from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, with potential extension options of up to two additional years. The estimated total value for this procurement, inclusive of extensions, is £2,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services and possessing the capability to meet the stringent operational and compliance requirements. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, making it a suitable opportunity for both established transport companies and smaller operators wishing to expand their market presence. With an open procurement method, businesses that can offer reliable and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit from a substantial and long-term contract, facilitating business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Notice Description

Provision of a Link-Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital (location: Stoke-on- Trent in Staffordshire) & County Hospital (location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire). Up to 365 days per annum. Hours of operation 06:00 to 23:00 (inclusive), utilising buses with 16 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated. Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years maximum The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,800,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1676d22e-589d-418d-84d2-7784548d4575
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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