---
title: "University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad95

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for its "University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle" project. This tender, categorised under transport services, seeks to implement a reliable and efficient bus shuttle solution to facilitate inter-site travel for staff and the public. Located in Poole, in the South West of England, this contract is open under an open procurement process, and bids are to be submitted electronically. The tender closing date is set for 30th June 2026, with a contract period extending from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential for two one-year extensions. Interested parties may direct any enquiries by 23rd June 2026.

The tender for the UHD Inter-Site Bus Shuttle project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their client base within the NHS sector. Companies poised to benefit are those with robust experience in delivering quality and resilient transportation solutions, particularly those aligned with NHS standards. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the award criteria, with specific weightings of 30% and 60% respectively, suggests that businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high standards of service will be well-positioned. This procurement also opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging diverse participation in delivering public transport services.

## Notice

Universities Hospital Dorset (UHD) is seeking a high quality, reliable and resilient bus shuttle solution to support inter-site travel for staff and members of the public. The contract is initially being offered on a three (3) year basis with an optional two (2) years further.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 months extension

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-02 |

## 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052834-2026
  4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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