--- title: "Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST" published: "2024-07-22" --- # Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a provider for a Link-Bus service to operate between Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford, Staffordshire. This tender, falling under the transport services industry, will require a service running up to 365 days per annum, daily from 06:00 to 23:00, using fully DDA-compliant buses with 16 seats or more. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 27th August 2024. The anticipated contract period is from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, with potential extension options of up to two additional years. The estimated total value for this procurement, inclusive of extensions, is £2,800,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services and possessing the capability to meet the stringent operational and compliance requirements. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, making it a suitable opportunity for both established transport companies and smaller operators wishing to expand their market presence. With an open procurement method, businesses that can offer reliable and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit from a substantial and long-term contract, facilitating business growth and stability. ## Notice Provision of a Link-Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital (location: Stoke-on- Trent in Staffordshire) & County Hospital (location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire). Up to 365 days per annum. Hours of operation 06:00 to 23:00 (inclusive), utilising buses with 16 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated. Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years maximum The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,800,000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1676d22e-589d-418d-84d2-7784548d4575 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST | | Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 6QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1676d22e-589d-418d-84d2-7784548d4575 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1676d22e-589d-418d-84d2-7784548d4575 22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83012&B=UHNS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46c981a4-66f2-4234-81a4-c5c2cc16b346. 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