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title: "Inter-Trust Transport Service - HOPPER"
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buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Inter-Trust Transport Service - HOPPER

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0301460a-8cab-4993-8c4a-799d77deb713

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## Summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the Inter-Trust Transport Service, also referred to as 'Hopper'. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The service aims to facilitate the transportation of Authority staff between Trust sites, notably from The Freeman Hospital to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, both located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £1,388,611, commenced on 1st September 2019 and is set to run until 29th February 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing reliable passenger transport services. Given the scale of the contract, companies specialising in transport logistics and those classified as SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are encouraged to explore similar upcoming opportunities within the public sector. Such contracts can serve as a springboard for growth, enabling providers to gain valuable experience and recognition within the healthcare market.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for an Inter-Trust Transport Service (Hopper) to transport Authority staff between Trust Sites, i.e. The Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac43e8fe-967f-463e-a1c5-9aa3f77876f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,388,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,388,611 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2019 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac43e8fe-967f-463e-a1c5-9aa3f77876f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac43e8fe-967f-463e-a1c5-9aa3f77876f7
  30th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=386453715
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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