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title: "Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68b2457e-d8f7-404f-a018-2d1e139903f6

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## Summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, under the CPV classification of Buses and coaches. The procurement process employs an open procedure, specifically an Open procedure (above threshold), indicating a transparent approach to tendering. The tender was completed with the award date on 28 March 2025 and has commenced its contract period from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026. This process originally had a tender period ending on 3 January 2025, and the awarded supplier is Tandem. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, and locations addressed include the United Kingdom, amongst other regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those that can supply buses and coaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, with Tandem, an SME, being successful in securing this contract. Offering a shuttle service within the healthcare sector, this tender provides ample opportunity for enterprises looking to expand their services to hospital networks and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in managing transportation logistics and operations will find this to be a lucrative opportunity to establish or grow their presence within the healthcare logistical support industry.

## Notice

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5790c70b-8dab-478b-818c-a841ec3184d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £428,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £428,144 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TANDEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5790c70b-8dab-478b-818c-a841ec3184d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5790c70b-8dab-478b-818c-a841ec3184d1
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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