Tender

TRAIL OF SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RBFT

RBFT

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Tender

31 Aug 2021 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) is currently seeking tenders for a trial shuttle bus service connecting the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading to the Mere Oak Park and Ride in Shinfield. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with driver, and is in the active tender stage. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 7th September 2021, with an expected contract start date of 31st October 2021, continuing until 1st April 2022. The total estimated value of this trial is £78,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the procurement method is a competitive quotation, falling below the official threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in public transport operations or contractual services involving buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to deliver reliable transportation solutions will find this trial appealing. Successful participation may pave the way for future contracts, particularly if the trial proves successful and transitions to a full tendering process as indicated by RBFT's plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRAIL OF SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RBFT

Notice Description

Trial to establish the viability of a shuttle bus service between the Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading and the Mere Oak Park and ride Shinfield near Reading. The trial will operate for up to six months 5 days a week. If successful the contract will go out to full tender through the FIND A TENDER SERVICE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020e918c-6a4d-4fa0-9d50-25c0105ee12c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
RBFT
Contact Name
Neil Dowdell
Contact Email
neil.dowdell@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5UZ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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