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title: "Agreement for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for the provision Passenger Transport Services"
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# Agreement for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for the provision Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9275dfa-46c4-4756-98b8-592949b03208

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## Summary

The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for an Agreement on Passenger Transport Services. The procurement aims to establish a contract for interhospital transport services between the main hospital sites in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The Agreement will facilitate shuttle bus services operating 365 days a year between the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital, catering to staff, visitors, and independent patients. The estimated contract value is GBP 2,000,000, with a minimum value of GBP 500,000. The tender is open for participation until July 19, 2024, and the contract period is set to commence on October 1, 2024, lasting until September 30, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to provide passenger transport solutions for healthcare facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the tender is deemed suitable for their engagement. Businesses with experience in delivering consistent transportation services and operations in the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a transparent and competitive process for interested suppliers to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable interhospital passenger transport services.

## Notice

This tender is to establish an Agreement (Contract) for the supply of an interhospital passenger transport service. ("Agreement"). The Agreement will cover the provision of transport services between the Authorities main hospital sites on completion of the 'Meeting Patient's Needs' Project. The Shuttle Bus Service will operate between the Royal Blackburn Hospital (RBH) and Burnley General Hospital (BGH), carrying staff, visitors and independent patients attending outpatient / diagnostic service departments. There is a full service that runs Monday through to Friday inclusively with a slightly reduced service Saturday and Sunday. The Shuttle Bus will operate daily 365 days per year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbf5965-fb75-4947-bb47-b9384c1f2255 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbf5965-fb75-4947-bb47-b9384c1f2255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbf5965-fb75-4947-bb47-b9384c1f2255
  19th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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