Award

Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley

NHS FORTH VALLEY

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:29

AwardUpdate

27 Mar 2025 at 11:33

Award

08 Mar 2023 at 09:28

Award

08 Mar 2023 at 09:22

Tender

16 Nov 2022 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Forth Valley focuses on the "Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley", primarily within the public road transport services category. This contract aims to enhance the connectivity between communities in Clackmannanshire and Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. The tender, initially awarded in March 2023, has undergone several updates with an important amendment extending the contract term mentioned as of February 2026. The award criteria prioritise both quality and price, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. With a contract period extending from March 2025 to March 2027, the service is currently in the award stage, with contractual responsibilities managed by Midland Bluebird Limited.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in public road transport. Companies with expertise in regional connectivity and bus service provision are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Successful participation will allow businesses to expand their operations within the UK, specifically in the Scottish regions of Clackmannanshire and Stirling, enhancing their portfolio with government projects and establishing a foothold in public service transportation. The emphasis on quality, alongside competitive pricing, encourages companies to innovate in service delivery and customer satisfaction, potentially capturing long-term government partnerships and fostering scalability. Furthermore, understanding regulations like TUPE when transitioning service provisions will be essential for interested parties to navigate this procurement successfully.

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Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley

Notice Description

Provision of local supported/socially necessary bus routes in Clackmannanshire lot 4 for Bus services linking communities in Clackmannanshire with each other and with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert.

Lot Information

C2

C2

Multi Use Vehicle

Multi Use Vehicle

C1

Provision for C1A

H1 - H2 - NHSFV Service

Up take of extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,709,761 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FORTH VALLEY
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
David Logie
Contact Email
david.logie@nhs.scot, procurement@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1786463031

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES

MIDLAND BLUEBIRD

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