Tender

UHL Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the "UHL Shuttle Bus Service," classified under the transport services industry category (CPV code 60000000). This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation under PCR 2015. The geographic focus is Leicester, England, and the tender documents can be accessed online. Key deadlines include the tender period end date on 24th February 2025, and the bid validity period extends until 1st January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to secure a contract valued at GBP 3,000,000. Due to the competitive procurement method, companies that excel in negotiation and can demonstrate their capability via the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SQ) will have a good chance of progressing. The initial stage requires a pass/fail assessment. Suitable contenders would be businesses experienced in providing similar shuttle bus services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance service delivery for the NHS. This contract not only assures financial benefits but also the chance to build a strong relationship with a major public healthcare provider.

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Notice Title

UHL Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under PCR 2015 for University Hospitals of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service, otherwise currently known as the Hospital Hopper.<br/><br/>All information can be found in the attached tender documents.<br/><br/>Registration for this tender can be done for free at - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.<br/><br/>Atamis contract reference = C332236

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Negotiated Procedure under PCR 2015.

The initial stage is the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SQ), where suppliers will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis to continue to the next stage of the procurement.

All information regarding the tender process can be found in the documents.

Options: There are various service provisions The Authority is looking to explore, that are included within the tender documents.

Throughout the process, we will be using negotiation stages to understand how The Authority can optimise its requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002151-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tony Roost
Contact Email
tony.roost@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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