Tender

Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the Tender stage for procuring a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital. This service is categorised under the Buses and coaches industry and is located in the UK with the postal code BH15 2JB. The tender was published on 28th November 2024 and the deadline for submissions is 3rd January 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The shuttle service must operate seven days a week, including bank holidays, with specified timings for weekdays and weekends. The estimated contract value ranges between £400,000 and £800,000, with the contract period starting on 10th March 2025 and ending on 9th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those equipped to handle shuttle bus operations. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable and consistent transport services on a daily basis, including peak shift timings. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or reinforce their presence in the public sector, while contributing to the operational efficiency of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement on a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital. * The shuttle service must operate 7 days a week (including bank holidays). * Weekday services must operate throughout the day between 6am - 9.30pm, with increased frequency during peak shift times of trust staff * Weekend and bank holiday services can be of a lesser frequency, between 6am - 8.30pm and are required to meet peak shift times only *Shuttle bus goes between both sites Bournemouth to Poole and Poole to Bournemouth. The estimated value of the contract including any possible extensions is between PS400,000 and PS800,000 This figure is an estimate and the Trust can't guarantee that this value of business can be generated during the period of the contract. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cffa9e1-2488-4087-ad93-65b61c83a93d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 1-2 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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