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Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley

NHS FORTH VALLEY

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12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Forth Valley is seeking to provide local bus services, titled "Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley," within the services category. This procurement is focused on the geographical area of Stirling, UKM72, with an ongoing contract period from 27th March 2023 to 26th March 2027. This tender has transitioned from the award phase, initiated by Midland Bluebird Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract, valued at £1,985,156 GBP, was signed on 7th March 2023 and amended to include a one-year extension. This procurement process follows the legal guidelines of EU Directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX: 32014L0024).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services within the UK regions, particularly those with experience in public transportation infrastructure. Bus service operators capable of delivering reliable transport solutions linking Clackmannanshire communities to Forth Valley Royal Hospital could compete effectively in this procurement. Businesses should assess the applicability of TUPE regulations, as this could impact workforce management if a new service provider is appointed. Engaging in this tender could expand operational territory and enhance partnerships with public health organisations like NHS Forth Valley, fostering further opportunities in regional public transport network expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services H1 H2 Forth Valley

Notice Description

Lot Information

H1 - H2 - NHSFV Service

Up take of extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549446
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,985,156 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FORTH VALLEY
Contact Name
David Logie
Contact Email
david.logie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1786463031

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4SW
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND BLUEBIRD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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