Tender

Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service - University Hospitals of Leicester

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of a public shuttle bus service, known as the Hospital Hopper, which operates between Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Leicester General Hospital in the United Kingdom. The competitive procedure with negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 has been initiated, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 24th February 2025. The estimated contract period will run from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2030. This tender falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category, with a total value of £3,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transport services to secure a long-term contract with a major NHS Trust. Companies with experience in operating shuttle services and adhering to public contract regulations would be well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to essential hospital transport services, enhancing brand recognition and demonstrating capability in managing significant public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service - University Hospitals of Leicester

Notice Description

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under PCR 2015 for University Hospitals of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service, otherwise currently known as the Hospital Hopper. The Hospital Hopper is a public shuttle bus service currently travelling between Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Leicester General Hospital, as well as numerous other stops. The Authority is calling to competition bidders for this service, as required under the Public Contract Regulations. All information can be found in the attached tender documents. Bidders must return the Selection Questionnaire before the tender submission date to bid for this procurement. Registration for this tender can be done for free at - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Atamis contract reference = C332236. Start and end dates within notice are estimates. 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. All information regarding the tender process can be found in the documents. 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-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3ec92a-3657-4253-ae30-ecf5ee2bac52
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 4-5 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 LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENFIELD
Postcode
LE3 8HD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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