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10 Oct 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham City Campus, Hucknall Road invites tenders for the provision of bus services under an open procedure, with a total contract value of £16.8 million. This public procurement process, set in the services category, involves three lots that service various routes in Nottingham, including Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital, and the National Rehabilitation Centre. The contract stages are currently in the tender phase with the submission deadline on 13th November 2024. The contract periods vary by lot but generally start in April or May 2025 and extend until March or May 2032, with optional extensions. The procurement initiative covers the Nottingham area under the CPV code 60170000, which pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services. Companies with capabilities in running efficient and reliable bus services, particularly those familiar with the Nottingham region, would be well-suited for this procurement. The project encompasses substantial routes requiring a high level of service and reliability, creating growth prospects for businesses that can manage long-term contracts and comply with stringent performance criteria. Given the open procedure and substantial budget, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public transport services may find this an especially lucrative opportunity to expand their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Service

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Provision of Bus Services for: -<br/>- 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<br/>- Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital<br/>- Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH hospital sites

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Link bus service between, QMC and City campus

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

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH

Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH hospital sites

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032708-2024
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Campus, Hucknall Road
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Postcode Area
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
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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