---
title: "Bus subsidy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f050"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# Bus subsidy

Buyer: MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f050

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## Summary

The "Bus Subsidy" contract, initiated by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the public authorities' need for transportation support, specifically within the transport tickets category. This procurement is directly awarded to Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited, without competition, under a below-threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded and signed on 8th December 2025, and it covers operations within the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £37,788.30. This contract pertains to the provision of goods, specifically transport tickets, and is classified under central government public authority procurement processes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale transportation service providers, like Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited, who specialise in public transit solutions. With the concentration on transport logistics, bus and coach companies, and enterprises that offer comprehensive mobility solutions, especially within the UK, are well-positioned to extend their service offerings and partnerships with public institutions. The direct award method, excluding open competition, typically favours suppliers who already have an established relationship or a significant niche presence in the specified sector, offering streamlined negotiation and fulfilment opportunities.

## Notice

PO: 260010132

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080415-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,788 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GILLINGHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME7 5NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Gillingham South |
| Westminster constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA KENT & SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080415-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080415-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arrivabus.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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