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title: "TRAIL OF SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RBFT"
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# TRAIL OF SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RBFT

Buyer: RBFT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5a686af-d5b5-4379-8ae2-c1cb0b9ca5d7

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) is currently seeking tenders for a trial shuttle bus service connecting the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading to the Mere Oak Park and Ride in Shinfield. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with driver, and is in the active tender stage. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 7th September 2021, with an expected contract start date of 31st October 2021, continuing until 1st April 2022. The total estimated value of this trial is £78,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the procurement method is a competitive quotation, falling below the official threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in public transport operations or contractual services involving buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to deliver reliable transportation solutions will find this trial appealing. Successful participation may pave the way for future contracts, particularly if the trial proves successful and transitions to a full tendering process as indicated by RBFT's plans.

## Notice

Trial to establish the viability of a shuttle bus service between the Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading and the Mere Oak Park and ride Shinfield near Reading. The trial will operate for up to six months 5 days a week. If successful the contract will go out to full tender through the FIND A TENDER SERVICE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020e918c-6a4d-4fa0-9d50-25c0105ee12c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| 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 | RBFT |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 5UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Redlands |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020e918c-6a4d-4fa0-9d50-25c0105ee12c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020e918c-6a4d-4fa0-9d50-25c0105ee12c
  31st August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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