---
title: "Provision of Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a7d7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-10-10"
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# Provision of Bus Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY CAMPUS, HUCKNALL ROAD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a7d7

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Campus, Hucknall Road invites tenders for the provision of bus services under an open procedure, with a total contract value of £16.8 million. This public procurement process, set in the services category, involves three lots that service various routes in Nottingham, including Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital, and the National Rehabilitation Centre. The contract stages are currently in the tender phase with the submission deadline on 13th November 2024. The contract periods vary by lot but generally start in April or May 2025 and extend until March or May 2032, with optional extensions. The procurement initiative covers the Nottingham area under the CPV code 60170000, which pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services. Companies with capabilities in running efficient and reliable bus services, particularly those familiar with the Nottingham region, would be well-suited for this procurement. The project encompasses substantial routes requiring a high level of service and reliability, creating growth prospects for businesses that can manage long-term contracts and comply with stringent performance criteria. Given the open procedure and substantial budget, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public transport services may find this an especially lucrative opportunity to expand their operations.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for the Provision of Bus Services for: -
- Lot 1 - A bus service that links Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, that also services Queens Drive Park and Ride and Wilkinson Street Park and Ride
- Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital
- Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH hospital sites

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Link bus service between, QMC and City campus

Lot 1 - A bus service that links Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, that also services Queens Drive Park and Ride and Wilkinson Street Park and Ride

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City

Lot 2 - A bus service that links Phoenix Park, Park and Ride and Nottingham City Hospital

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH

Lot 3 - A separate service that link the National Rehabilitation Centre with NUH hospital sites

Options: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

Renewal: Fixed 5 years contract with optional 1 + 1 years extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032708-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,800,000 |
| Lots value | £16,800,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY CAMPUS, HUCKNALL ROAD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032708-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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