Scope
Reference
C378741
Description
Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of engaging with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for STH Shuttle Bus Services.
The objective of this RFI is to:
• Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives
• Understand supplier capabilities
• Assess market conditions, trends and innovations
• Determine pricing structures
• Exploring technical solutions
• Assessing potential risks
Interested suppliers are invited to review the documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 August 2025
Engagement process description
Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of engaging with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for STH Shuttle Bus Services.
The objective of this RFI is to:
• Gather information to support the definition of the project scope and objectives
• Understand supplier capabilities
• Assess market conditions, trends and innovations
• Determine pricing structures
• Exploring technical solutions
• Assessing potential risks
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 September 2025
Contracting authority
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZV-3517-VQCJ
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Email: flora.allan@nhs.net
Website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - central government