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Bus subsidy

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Dec 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The "Bus Subsidy" contract, initiated by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the public authorities' need for transportation support, specifically within the transport tickets category. This procurement is directly awarded to Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited, without competition, under a below-threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded and signed on 8th December 2025, and it covers operations within the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £37,788.30. This contract pertains to the provision of goods, specifically transport tickets, and is classified under central government public authority procurement processes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale transportation service providers, like Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited, who specialise in public transit solutions. With the concentration on transport logistics, bus and coach companies, and enterprises that offer comprehensive mobility solutions, especially within the UK, are well-positioned to extend their service offerings and partnerships with public institutions. The direct award method, excluding open competition, typically favours suppliers who already have an established relationship or a significant niche presence in the specified sector, offering streamlined negotiation and fulfilment opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bus subsidy

Notice Description

PO: 260010132

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34980000 - Transport tickets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA KENT & SURREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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