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Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a public shuttle bus service. This contract is within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and covers the region of England, specifically connecting locations in Leicester. The tender process, tagged as an award, utilised a competitive dialogue method above threshold and is now complete, with the contract awarded to D & G Bus Limited on 25 March 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2030, providing for a substantial project valued at £7,988,818.63 GBP, indicating significant investment in transport services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for large transport service providers capable of meeting the specific requirements of a selective competitive dialogue process. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, this contract can enhance market presence and facilitate expansion for established transport companies. Being involved in such a project with a major NHS Trust demonstrates reliability and enhances a supplier's profile in delivering essential public services. Thus, large-scale organisations with expertise in shuttle bus operations within the UK would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

Provision of public shuttle bus service, connecting LRI, LGH, and GH.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cecf8d07-aadc-4954-971e-9ded55975d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3059d2a-6402-4a46-8ca7-85d338e0e452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,988,818 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,988,818 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D & G BUS

Further Information

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