---
title: "Student Minibus 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Student Minibus 26/27

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca71

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Student Minibus 26/27" was conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract being actively signed on 13th July 2026. This limited procurement process, which is below the threshold for open competition, requires transportation services from student accommodation at Balmoral Road to Southend Hospital. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services industry, especially those specialising in minibus or similar transport solutions. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation services for students would find this tender particularly lucrative. The awarded supplier for this contract, John Coles t/a Southend Minibuses, demonstrates the potential for local businesses in the Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas to successfully compete in this market. With a contract value of £52,752 gross, it provides a substantial opportunity for business growth and service expansion within the region.

## Notice

Student Minibus 26/27 from Student accommodation at Balmoral Road to Southend Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065993-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,960 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN COLES T/A SOUTHEND MINIBUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065993-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065993-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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