Planning

STH Shuttle Bus Service - Pre-market Engagement

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 10:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at developing the STH Shuttle Bus Service. This process is initiated through a Request for Information (RFI) to engage the market, scheduled to conclude on 20th August 2025. Situated in Sheffield, UK, the buying organization aims to gather insights from potential suppliers to refine the project's scope and objectives. This service falls under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' industry category, with the overall procurement valued at £1.6 million. Key communications regarding the future notice are set for 15th September 2025.

This tender process opens significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, capable of offering innovative transport solutions. It is especially suitable for companies with expertise in providing complex transport services and a keen understanding of market dynamics and technological advancements. Businesses engaging in this process will be pivotal in shaping the shuttle bus service, potentially securing contracts that span over several years with options for renewal. This engagement not only offers a substantial financial opportunity but also positions businesses as strategic partners in enhancing regional transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Shuttle Bus Service - Pre-market Engagement

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of engaging with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for STH Shuttle Bus Services. The objective of this RFI is to: * Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives * Understand supplier capabilities * Assess market conditions, trends and innovations * Determine pricing structures * Exploring technical solutions * Assessing potential risks Interested suppliers are invited to review the documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.

Planning Information

Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of engaging with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for STH Shuttle Bus Services. The objective of this RFI is to: • Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives • Understand supplier capabilities • Assess market conditions, trends and innovations • Determine pricing structures • Exploring technical solutions • Assessing potential risks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044689-2025
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
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flora.allan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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