Tender

Staff Transport

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 07:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is soliciting bids for the provision of staff transport services, designed to meet its operational needs. This tender pertains to the industry category of special-purpose road passenger transport services, as classified under CPV code 60130000. Situated in Cambridge, within the East of England, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 11th May 2026 at 17:00 BST, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 for a duration of three years, ending on 31st May 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract's estimated value is £127,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with transport services in healthcare environments. The project's open procurement nature encourages competition, and it is particularly suitable for businesses adept at logistical planning and efficient transport solutions. With a focus on a specialised service, companies providing bespoke transport solutions will find the scope conducive to offering unique and innovative approaches to meet the demands of a hospital setting. Engaging with this tender allows firms to establish or bolster their presence in the healthcare transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Transport

Notice Description

Provision of staff transport services to support the operational needs of Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c929d1-89f7-478a-a87f-8cd36f26b304
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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