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Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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06 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has completed the award process for the provision of a Link-Bus service connecting Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Staffordshire. The procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically public road transport services, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and hire of buses with a driver. It is set to operate across the West Midlands region, with the service running daily from 06:00 to 23:00 for up to 365 days per annum. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2028, with an additional extension period of up to two years, totalling a maximum estimated value of £2,800,000. The primary contract term will be for 36 months, evaluated within this timescale.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in passenger transport services equipped to provide wheelchair-accessible buses. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement method facilitates open competition. The successful supplier, ABC Supreme, demonstrates that large-scale enterprises can benefit from such procurement initiatives, contributing to business growth by expanding operational capacity across regional transport systems. Participation in similar tenders allows businesses to secure diversified revenue streams and enhance their service portfolio, especially those offering comprehensive transport solutions across healthcare sectors.

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Notice Title

Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Notice Description

Provision of a Link-Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital (location: Stoke-on- Trent in Staffordshire) & County Hospital (location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire). Up to 365 days per annum. Hours of operation 06:00 to 23:00 (inclusive), utilising buses with 16 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated. Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years maximum The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,800,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0e3c777-1508-4818-bdcf-36d3a228fe6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,412,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABC SUPREME

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