---
title: "Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0b8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0b8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-30"
---

# Bus Shuttle Service for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0b8

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, classified under the industry category of Buses and coaches. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which concluded with the award to Tandem on 28th March 2025. The procurement is a goods category contract valued at £428,144. The service operates within the UKK24 region, and the procurement stage has moved from tender to award status as of the latest update. This process adhered to EU procurement legislation, as identified by CELEX reference 32014L0024.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses supplying transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating high-frequency shuttle services across medical campuses. SMEs like Tandem, which was successful in securing the contract, highlight the opportunity for similar-sized enterprises to compete effectively in such tenders. The open procedure implies transparent criteria and equal opportunity for qualified bidders, providing a growth platform for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their public service contracts portfolio.

## Notice

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Bus Shuttle Service between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018145-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,144 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TANDEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018145-2025
- 28 Nov 2024 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038427-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ridetandem.co
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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