--- title: "Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service - University Hospitals of Leicester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Provision of Public Shuttle Bus Service - University Hospitals of Leicester Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ddafab-3094-48c1-9a3e-b6f219dbb3f5.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of a public shuttle bus service, known as the Hospital Hopper, which operates between Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Leicester General Hospital in the United Kingdom. The competitive procedure with negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 has been initiated, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 24th February 2025. The estimated contract period will run from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2030. This tender falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category, with a total value of £3,000,000 GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transport services to secure a long-term contract with a major NHS Trust. Companies with experience in operating shuttle services and adhering to public contract regulations would be well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to essential hospital transport services, enhancing brand recognition and demonstrating capability in managing significant public contracts. ## Notice Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under PCR 2015 for University Hospitals of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service, otherwise currently known as the Hospital Hopper. The Hospital Hopper is a public shuttle bus service currently travelling between Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Leicester General Hospital, as well as numerous other stops. The Authority is calling to competition bidders for this service, as required under the Public Contract Regulations. All information can be found in the attached tender documents. Bidders must return the Selection Questionnaire before the tender submission date to bid for this procurement. Registration for this tender can be done for free at - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Atamis contract reference = C332236. Start and end dates within notice are estimates. 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. All information regarding the tender process can be found in the documents. 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/3c3ec92a-3657-4253-ae30-ecf5ee2bac52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 LEICESTER NHS TRUST | | Locality | GLENFIELD | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3ec92a-3657-4253-ae30-ecf5ee2bac52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3ec92a-3657-4253-ae30-ecf5ee2bac52 22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c389a32-34d3-49ec-950a-d8f29576299c UHL Shuttle Bus Service Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4119b80b-2ac5-43bb-bec9-bd1e75202ce9 UHL Shuttle Bus Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4730ab85-4893-479f-b92f-5c3fd4275c73 UHL SQ Shuttle Bus Service Cover Letter ## 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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