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Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Mini Comp 37 - Lot 1 4-8 Seats Heolgerrig to Greenfield Special School" under their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport services. The procurement involves transport services within the region UKL15, utilising vehicles with 4-8 seats. The procurement was conducted through a selective process using a restricted procedure, as part of ongoing competitions under the DPS established on 7th August 2024 for a period of five years. The contract was signed on 3rd July 2026, with Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire being the supplier awarded Lot 1. The procurement concluded at the contract award stage on 6th July 2026.

This contract provides a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to engage in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and market position. It opens avenues particularly for SMEs like Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire, showcasing the potential for growth through competitive pricing strategies in bid submissions. Businesses that focus on high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective transport solutions tailored to education and social care needs would find this procurement avenue advantageous, particularly in the Merthyr Tydfil region where local expertise and agile operations can significantly enhance service delivery outcomes.

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Notice Title

Mini Comp 37 - Lot 1 4-8 Seats Heolgerrig to Greenfield Special School

Notice Description

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats

Lot Information

4 - 8 Seat Vehicles

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. The SQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

9 - 16 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

17 - 49 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

50+ Seat vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063135-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,295,410 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20315 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
7 years (84 months)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ACORN TRAVEL(SOUTH WALES)LTD

Amanda’s Cabs

Eurokabs

Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire

First Call Travel Ltd

KARL CABS

Matthew's taxi service

SIXTY SIXTY COACHES LIMITED

Scotties Taxi

Scotties cabs

TAFF’S TAXI’S

Warners taxi

mark's minibus hire

sadia transport

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