--- title: "Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048344" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048344" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048344.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048344.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST" published: "2024-07-22" --- # Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048344 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048344) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048344.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking to procure a link bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. This procurement, which falls under the category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000), is currently in the tender stage. The service will operate daily between 06:00 and 23:00, utilising buses with 16 or more seats that are fully compliant with DDA standards, accommodating wheelchairs. The contract covers a primary term of 36 months and includes options to extend for an additional two years, making the total possible duration five years. The value of the contract, including extension periods, is estimated at £2,800,000. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2024, with the contract period commencing on 3rd February 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in public or special-purpose passenger transport services. Companies with a fleet of DDA-compliant vehicles and experience in providing reliable, high-frequency transport services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Securing this tender could lead to substantial growth and visibility within the public sector, especially given the long-term nature of the agreement and its associated value. The open procedure method employed in this procurement ensures a fair competitive process, inviting varied and innovative solutions from capable transport service providers. ## 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 5years 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 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) Additional information: The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the start date. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022671-2024 | | 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 | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | five years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,800,000 | | Lots value | £2,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 22 Jul 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022671-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uhns.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70691&B=UHNS - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83012&B=UHNS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048344. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048344.json.