Planning

Staff Shuttle Bus

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Staff Shuttle Bus service is currently in the planning stage and initiated by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority located in Kettering, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the transport services category, aims to establish a shuttle bus running between an off-site location and the main hospital. The anticipated contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with potential for renewal until 2030. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via email by 30th April 2025, with further notices expected by 1st May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises that specialise in transport services and can provide efficient and reliable shuttle operations. The contract's long-term nature and potential renewal provides a stable business prospect for companies equipped to deliver consistent transportation solutions. Interested businesses should have the capability of meeting service requirements within the specified timeframes and should seek to leverage their expertise in service delivery to stand out in this tender.

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Notice Title

Staff Shuttle Bus

Notice Description

Provision of a Staff Shuttle Bus, running to and from on off site location to Kettering General Hospital main site for 1.5 hours in the morning and evening.

Planning Information

Please email laura.greatorex@nhs.net to register you interest in this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05055d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Laura Greatorex
Contact Email
laura.greatorex@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01536491728

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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