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Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 15:20

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, classified under the industry category of Buses and coaches. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which concluded with the award to Tandem on 28th March 2025. The procurement is a goods category contract valued at £428,144. The service operates within the UKK24 region, and the procurement stage has moved from tender to award status as of the latest update. This process adhered to EU procurement legislation, as identified by CELEX reference 32014L0024.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses supplying transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating high-frequency shuttle services across medical campuses. SMEs like Tandem, which was successful in securing the contract, highlight the opportunity for similar-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such tenders. The open procedure implies transparent criteria and equal opportunity for qualified bidders, providing a growth platform for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their public service contracts portfolio.

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Notice Title

Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dercia Pestana
Contact Email
dercia.pestana@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000198386

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TANDEM

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