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title: "Shuttle Bus Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01e1ec11-4e44-4bd9-80d3-7c8bada88a86

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a Tender for a “Shuttle Bus Service” issued by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Kettering, England. This service, classified under the industry category of 'Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver', is required for transporting staff from Robinson Way car park to the hospital's main site on a daily basis, inclusive of Bank Holidays, totalling 261 service days per year. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it has recently reached its Award stage, with the contract period spanning from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020. The total contract value is £88,803, and the tender was published on December 4, 2017, with a submission deadline of December 12, 2017.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those capable of delivering reliable shuttle services tailored to daily operational requirements of healthcare organisations. Businesses equipped to manage passenger transport with a focus on flexibility and responsiveness to client needs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Lawsons of Corby, demonstrates the potential for local firms to secure significant contracts with public sector institutions, fostering business growth and community ties.

## Notice

Staff shuttle bus service from Robinson Way car park to hospital main site. Service required on a daily basis excluding weekends but including Bank Holidays (261 days per annum) Minimum of one hour service both mornings and evenings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af6a845-e3b0-4a40-8e4b-5bc8c0b43849 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,803 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAWSONS OF CORBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af6a845-e3b0-4a40-8e4b-5bc8c0b43849
- 4 Dec 2017 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61344df-d593-4e8d-aaea-4fe5da5dc556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af6a845-e3b0-4a40-8e4b-5bc8c0b43849
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61344df-d593-4e8d-aaea-4fe5da5dc556
  4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplying2nhs.org

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