--- title: "Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6de71588-5fea-4a1f-91f8-b2a50abe2edf.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the Tender stage for procuring a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital. This service is categorised under the Buses and coaches industry and is located in the UK with the postal code BH15 2JB. The tender was published on 28th November 2024 and the deadline for submissions is 3rd January 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The shuttle service must operate seven days a week, including bank holidays, with specified timings for weekdays and weekends. The estimated contract value ranges between £400,000 and £800,000, with the contract period starting on 10th March 2025 and ending on 9th September 2026. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those equipped to handle shuttle bus operations. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable and consistent transport services on a daily basis, including peak shift timings. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or reinforce their presence in the public sector, while contributing to the operational efficiency of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Notice University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement on a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital. * The shuttle service must operate 7 days a week (including bank holidays). * Weekday services must operate throughout the day between 6am - 9.30pm, with increased frequency during peak shift times of trust staff * Weekend and bank holiday services can be of a lesser frequency, between 6am - 8.30pm and are required to meet peak shift times only *Shuttle bus goes between both sites Bournemouth to Poole and Poole to Bournemouth. The estimated value of the contract including any possible extensions is between PS400,000 and PS800,000 This figure is an estimate and the Trust can't guarantee that this value of business can be generated during the period of the contract. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cffa9e1-2488-4087-ad93-65b61c83a93d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cffa9e1-2488-4087-ad93-65b61c83a93d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cffa9e1-2488-4087-ad93-65b61c83a93d 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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