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Provision of Bus Services

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Bus Services" contract, focusing on passenger transport services within Nottingham. This contract falls under the industry category "hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" and pertains to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 18th November 2024 and the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2032. The total contract value is £7,980,033.60, and Skills Leisure Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive transportation services between major public locations and facilities. While the procurement process has already moved to the award stage, understanding the needs and outcomes of such contracts can help businesses prepare and position themselves for similar future opportunities. Large-scale transport service providers who specialise in regional passenger transit and have the resources to manage complex logistics would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Although it was not specifically oriented towards small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, the scale and scope provide insight into potential areas for growth and development in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Services

Notice Description

Lot 1 - A bus service that links Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, that also services Queens Drive Park and Ride and Wilkinson Street Park and Ride (Public and NUH staff service and agreed prior partners)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6e67bed-341f-440d-ba3e-6d0450d87464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff995477-d3ec-4a6c-ab61-423c181e205e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,980,033 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,980,033 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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