Tender

Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking to procure a link bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. This procurement, which falls under the category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000), is currently in the tender stage. The service will operate daily between 06:00 and 23:00, utilising buses with 16 or more seats that are fully compliant with DDA standards, accommodating wheelchairs. The contract covers a primary term of 36 months and includes options to extend for an additional two years, making the total possible duration five years. The value of the contract, including extension periods, is estimated at £2,800,000. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2024, with the contract period commencing on 3rd February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in public or special-purpose passenger transport services. Companies with a fleet of DDA-compliant vehicles and experience in providing reliable, high-frequency transport services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Securing this tender could lead to substantial growth and visibility within the public sector, especially given the long-term nature of the agreement and its associated value. The open procedure method employed in this procurement ensures a fair competitive process, inviting varied and innovative solutions from capable transport service providers.

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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 5years 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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) Additional information: The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the start date. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022671-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
five years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
John Carter
Contact Email
john.carter@uhns.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782654321

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

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