Tender

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for its "University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle" project. This tender, categorised under transport services, seeks to implement a reliable and efficient bus shuttle solution to facilitate inter-site travel for staff and the public. Located in Poole, in the South West of England, this contract is open under an open procurement process, and bids are to be submitted electronically. The tender closing date is set for 30th June 2026, with a contract period extending from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential for two one-year extensions. Interested parties may direct any enquiries by 23rd June 2026.

The tender for the UHD Inter-Site Bus Shuttle project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their client base within the NHS sector. Companies poised to benefit are those with robust experience in delivering quality and resilient transportation solutions, particularly those aligned with NHS standards. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the award criteria, with specific weightings of 30% and 60% respectively, suggests that businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high standards of service will be well-positioned. This procurement also opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging diverse participation in delivering public transport services.

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Notice Title

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle

Notice Description

Universities Hospital Dorset (UHD) is seeking a high quality, reliable and resilient bus shuttle solution to support inter-site travel for staff and members of the public. The contract is initially being offered on a three (3) year basis with an optional two (2) years further.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 months extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052834-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

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