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title: "University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - NOM4224 Link Bus service"
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# University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - NOM4224 Link Bus service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d9ad66-486d-48af-81e5-9480ec619221

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has released a tender for the provision of a Link-Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. The estimated total value of this procurement is £2,750,000, with a contract period from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2027. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with a tender deadline of September 25, 2023.

This opportunity is relevant for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those offering public road transport services, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust seeks to engage SMEs for this tender, providing opportunities for smaller businesses to compete and contribute to the provision of essential transportation services in the Staffordshire region.

## 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 20 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5years 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 The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,750,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421cf7c2-5a90-488a-b8c1-d2941b17cc44 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Aug 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421cf7c2-5a90-488a-b8c1-d2941b17cc44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421cf7c2-5a90-488a-b8c1-d2941b17cc44
  21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70691&B=UHNS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355
  User / Company

## Provenance

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