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University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Open procedure
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028

Provision of a dedicated bus shuttle service to facilitate inter-site travel for staff and the public. The service requires high reliability and resilience to maintain consistent transport links between hospital sites.

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Awarded value: £3.6m; As published
Published: 4 June 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 11 August 2026; GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 September 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of a reliable and resilient inter-site bus shuttle service for hospital staff and members of the public.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
4 June 2026
Contract awardedto GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED
11 August 2026
Contract starts
1 October 2026
Contract ends
30 September 2028

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The buyer

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How it compares

7.2× the typical park and ride contract (£508k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3625508/university-hospitals-dorset-uhd-inter-site-bus-shuttle
Buyer reference: C450651
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad95
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle. Contract award, 4 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3625508/university-hospitals-dorset-uhd-inter-site-bus-shuttle (accessed 12 October 2026).