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title: "UHL Shuttle Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d553"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# UHL Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d553

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the "UHL Shuttle Bus Service," classified under the transport services industry category (CPV code 60000000). This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation under PCR 2015. The geographic focus is Leicester, England, and the tender documents can be accessed online. Key deadlines include the tender period end date on 24th February 2025, and the bid validity period extends until 1st January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to secure a contract valued at GBP 3,000,000. Due to the competitive procurement method, companies that excel in negotiation and can demonstrate their capability via the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SQ) will have a good chance of progressing. The initial stage requires a pass/fail assessment. Suitable contenders would be businesses experienced in providing similar shuttle bus services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance service delivery for the NHS. This contract not only assures financial benefits but also the chance to build a strong relationship with a major public healthcare provider.

## Notice

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under PCR 2015 for University Hospitals of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service, otherwise currently known as the Hospital Hopper.

All information can be found in the attached tender documents.

Registration for this tender can be done for free at - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Atamis contract reference = C332236

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Negotiated Procedure under PCR 2015. 

The initial stage is the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SQ), where suppliers will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis to continue to the next stage of the procurement.

All information regarding the tender process can be found in the documents.

Options: There are various service provisions The Authority is looking to explore, that are included within the tender documents.

Throughout the process, we will be using negotiation stages to understand how The Authority can optimise its requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002151-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002151-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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