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Provision of Bus Services

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

09 Jun 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which sought the provision of bus services through the open procedure above the threshold. The tender, titled "Provision of Bus Services," falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The service connects Phoenix Park, Park and Ride with Nottingham City Hospital. The contracting authority is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 15th May 2025 and ending on 14th May 2032. The award stage has been completed with Skills Leisure Limited being awarded the contract as of 6th June 2025, with a contract value of £2,555,007 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. SMEs particularly stand a chance to benefit, given the suitability criteria set by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in operating passenger transport services can capitalise on this long-term contract to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector, ensuring reliable connectivity for hospital staff. The open procurement method underscores the competitive nature of the tendering process, motivating potential suppliers to demonstrate value for money and service reliability.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Services

Notice Description

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital (NUH staff service).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bcab7f1-75b3-409f-9075-5cbbba1d9f67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71131666-bd02-4915-813d-a6d8f24cb33b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,555,007 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,555,007 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Soraya Virgo
Contact Email
soraya.virgo1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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