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Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 May 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, under the CPV classification of Buses and coaches. The procurement process employs an open procedure, specifically an Open procedure (above threshold), indicating a transparent approach to tendering. The tender was completed with the award date on 28 March 2025 and has commenced its contract period from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026. This process originally had a tender period ending on 3 January 2025, and the awarded supplier is Tandem. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, and locations addressed include the United Kingdom, amongst other regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those that can supply buses and coaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, with Tandem, an SME, being successful in securing this contract. Offering a shuttle service within the healthcare sector, this tender provides ample opportunity for enterprises looking to expand their services to hospital networks and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in managing transportation logistics and operations will find this to be a lucrative opportunity to establish or grow their presence within the healthcare logistical support industry.

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Notice Title

Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b2457e-d8f7-404f-a018-2d1e139903f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5790c70b-8dab-478b-818c-a841ec3184d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£428,144 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,144 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TANDEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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