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Student Minibus 26/27

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jul 2026 at 09:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Student Minibus 26/27" was conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract being actively signed on 13th July 2026. This limited procurement process, which is below the threshold for open competition, requires transportation services from student accommodation at Balmoral Road to Southend Hospital. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services industry, especially those specialising in minibus or similar transport solutions. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation services for students would find this tender particularly lucrative. The awarded supplier for this contract, John Coles t/a Southend Minibuses, demonstrates the potential for local businesses in the Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas to successfully compete in this market. With a contract value of £52,752 gross, it provides a substantial opportunity for business growth and service expansion within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Minibus 26/27

Notice Description

Student Minibus 26/27 from Student accommodation at Balmoral Road to Southend Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065993-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN COLES T/A SOUTHEND MINIBUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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