NOM4224 & NOM5774 - Link Bus service & Shuttle Bus Service

The Authority is seeking bids for the 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 20 seats or more, fully DDA compliant (i.e. able to accommodate wheelchairs) The Authority is seeking bids for the provision of a staff Shuttle Bus service between Royal Stoke University Hospital & the former North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary Hospital sites, both located in Stoke-on-Trent in the County of Staffordshire (circa 1.3 miles apart). Operating 5 days per week (Monday to Friday).

Hours of operation: 0600 to 2230 hours (inclusive), utilising a variety of vehicles/buses with 8-24 passenger seats Please refer to the specifications provided for lot requirements. For both lots - services required for a 3 year period with an option to extend for a 12 month period, and if extended a final option to extend for a further 12 month period.

The announcement of this Contract Notice or issue of an Invitation to Tender, is not to be construed as a firm commitment by the Authority to place a Contract as a result of the tendering stage or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort prior to any contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgment of the Potential Provider.