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title: "Thickthorn Park - First Bus - Park & Ride"
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buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Thickthorn Park - First Bus - Park & Ride

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77babc60-014a-4885-880a-484860099e52

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Bus Service between Thickthorn Park and Ride and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital site. The contract, valued at £178,850 in GBP, was awarded to First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The tender period ended on 23rd July 2023, with the contract period starting on 24th July 2023 and ending on 23rd July 2025, located in the East of England region.

This contract for the bus service presents business growth opportunities for firms in the transportation sector, specifically for companies providing buses and coaches with driver services. Companies capable of offering such services may consider similar future tenders within the healthcare transportation sector. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not excluded from bidding, potentially opening doors for a wide range of businesses to participate in similar procurements.

## Notice

The provision of a Bus Service between Thickthorn Park and Ride and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c132cc-5567-482c-a233-cc9a6476e98f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,850 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH, |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c132cc-5567-482c-a233-cc9a6476e98f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c132cc-5567-482c-a233-cc9a6476e98f
  9th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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