--- title: "NOM4224 & NOM5774 - Link Bus service & Shuttle Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST" published: "2018-11-18" --- # NOM4224 & NOM5774 - Link Bus service & Shuttle Bus Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a1c3ad8-7308-47f9-bbb0-b3223deb9c15.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking bids for the provision of a Link Bus service and a Shuttle Bus service operating in Staffordshire, specifically between the Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital, with services required for a three-year period. The tender is set to close on 21 December 2018, and it is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) with an estimated contract value between £2,250,000 and £3,250,000. The services will operate daily from 06:00 to 23:00, utilising buses that meet specific accessibility standards. This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with experience in providing public road transport or special-purpose passenger services. Businesses specialising in the hire of passenger transport vehicles and those with the capability to deliver compliant, high-quality transport solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Overall, successful engagement with this tender could foster business growth, given the scale and longevity of the contract. ## Notice The Authority is seeking bids for the 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 Authority is seeking bids for the provision of a staff Shuttle Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital & the former North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary Hospital sites, both located in Stoke-on-Trent in the County of Staffordshire (circa 1.3 miles apart). Operating 5 days per week (Monday to Friday). Hours of operation: 0600 to 2230 hours (inclusive), utilising a variety of vehicles/buses with 8-24 passenger seats Please refer to the specifications provided for lot requirements. For both lots - services required for a 3 year period with an option to extend for a 12 month period, and if extended a final option to extend for a further 12 month period. The announcement of this Contract Notice or issue of an Invitation to Tender, is not to be construed as a firm commitment by the Authority to place a Contract as a result of the tendering stage or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort prior to any contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgment of the Potential Provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f9ba33-fe3b-4247-b312-84ef118d2ef5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,250,000 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 18 Nov 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f9ba33-fe3b-4247-b312-84ef118d2ef5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f9ba33-fe3b-4247-b312-84ef118d2ef5 18th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26079&B=UHNS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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