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NHS Staff Transport - Queen Alexandra Hospital (PHU) & St Mary's Hospital (IWT)

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 May 2026 at 13:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust focuses on the provision of staff transport services between Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham and St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight, specifically linking these locations to designated hovercraft and ferry ports. Currently in the tender stage, the process involves an open procedure with a gross value of £600,000 and is classified under transport services. Significant upcoming deadlines include the tender period ending on 29th June 2026 and the anticipated award period extending to 16th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026, and it covers regions UKJ31 and UKJ34 within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those developing in the transportation sector. It's well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its division into specifically identified lots focusing on shuttle services. The provision of routine inter-site transport will enable successful bidders to establish or expand their presence within the healthcare transport industry. Leveraging this opportunity could facilitate the growth of existing transport services and potentially open avenues for further business engagements with public health entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Staff Transport - Queen Alexandra Hospital (PHU) & St Mary's Hospital (IWT)

Notice Description

The provision of staff transport (minibus) services between Portsmouth Hospitals and Isle of Wight Hospitals to designated Hover/ferry ports. The service will support routine inter-site staff travel and operate in accordance with agreed service requirements and schedules.

Lot Information

Shuttle service between Queen Alexandra hospital and Hover port

Minibus Shuttle service between Queen Alexandra hospital and Hover port

Renewal: Two Optional extensions of 12 Months each

Shuttle service between St Mary's Hospital and Hover port

Minibus Shuttle service between St Mary's Hospital and Hover port

Renewal: Two Optional extensions of 12 Months each

Planning Information

Due to the FTS portal not working this notice has been delayed. This notice relates to non‑binding preliminary market engagement to inform a future procurement for staff transport services to designated ferry/hover ports for Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Hospitals. Suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest and any clarification questions via the e‑tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050326-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM
Postcode
PO6 3LY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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