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title: "Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust"
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# Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0e3c777-1508-4818-bdcf-36d3a228fe6f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has completed the award process for the provision of a Link-Bus service connecting Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Staffordshire. The procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically public road transport services, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and hire of buses with a driver. It is set to operate across the West Midlands region, with the service running daily from 06:00 to 23:00 for up to 365 days per annum. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2028, with an additional extension period of up to two years, totalling a maximum estimated value of £2,800,000. The primary contract term will be for 36 months, evaluated within this timescale.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in passenger transport services equipped to provide wheelchair-accessible buses. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement method facilitates open competition. The successful supplier, ABC Supreme, demonstrates that large-scale enterprises can benefit from such procurement initiatives, contributing to business growth by expanding operational capacity across regional transport systems. Participation in similar tenders allows businesses to secure diversified revenue streams and enhance their service portfolio, especially those offering comprehensive transport solutions across healthcare sectors.

## Notice

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 16 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated. Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years maximum The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,800,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,412,250 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABC SUPREME |

## 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

- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83012&B=UHNS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355
  User / Company

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