# Link Bus service for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust](/buyers/university-hospitals-of-north-midlands-nhs-trust/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [ABC Supreme](/suppliers/abc-supreme/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,412,250
- Tender value: £2,800,000
- Award date: 17 March 2025
- Published: 6 June 2025
- Contract start: 31 March 2025
- Contract end: 30 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310-848457
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0e3c777-1508-4818-bdcf-36d3a228fe6f

## Description

Provision of a Link-Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital \(location: Stoke-on- Trent in Staffordshire\) & County Hospital \(location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire\)\. Up to 365 days per annum\. Hours of operation 06:00 to 23:00 \(inclusive\), utilising buses with 16 seats or more, fully DDA compliant \(i\.e\. able to accommodate wheelchairs\) The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated\. Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods\. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: \+2 years maximum The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: £2,800,000

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85167be-4aec-48d1-9e37-0292c43be310-848457)