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title: "Provision of Bus Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# Provision of Bus Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bcab7f1-75b3-409f-9075-5cbbba1d9f67

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which sought the provision of bus services through the open procedure above the threshold. The tender, titled "Provision of Bus Services," falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The service connects Phoenix Park, Park and Ride with Nottingham City Hospital. The contracting authority is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 15th May 2025 and ending on 14th May 2032. The award stage has been completed with Skills Leisure Limited being awarded the contract as of 6th June 2025, with a contract value of £2,555,007 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. SMEs particularly stand a chance to benefit, given the suitability criteria set by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in operating passenger transport services can capitalise on this long-term contract to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector, ensuring reliable connectivity for hospital staff. The open procurement method underscores the competitive nature of the tendering process, motivating potential suppliers to demonstrate value for money and service reliability.

## Notice

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital (NUH staff service).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71131666-bd02-4915-813d-a6d8f24cb33b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 14 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,555,007 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,555,007 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71131666-bd02-4915-813d-a6d8f24cb33b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71131666-bd02-4915-813d-a6d8f24cb33b
  9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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