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Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2025

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:05

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:55

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Learner Transport - Buses 2025" contract, using an open procedure. The tender, initiated on April 11, 2025, involved the provision of bus routes for learner transport in the county. The contract commenced on August 1, 2025, for a period of two years with the possibility of extending up to two additional years. The procurement was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations and covered by GPA, with the contract valued at £688,560 gross. Suppliers Lewis Rhydlewis and Lewis Taxis Cyf have been actively awarded the contract, serving locations across Ceredigion, United Kingdom (Region: UKL14). Important dates within this process include the awarding of contracts on July 18, 2025, and the publication of the contract award notice on April 16, 2026. The standstill period for this process ended on April 27, 2026.

The "Learner Transport - Buses 2025" contract provides opportunities for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services and vehicle hire with drivers. SMEs, such as Lewis Rhydlewis and Lewis Taxis Cyf, successfully competed in this tender due to its open procurement method, which encourages participation from various business sizes. This tender allows for business expansion within public road transport services in the region, emphasizing the need for reliable and efficient transport routes. Companies with expertise in specialised-purpose road transport and those capable of managing fluctuations in pupil numbers and route changes are especially suited to this opportunity, promoting growth and sustainability in the transport industry.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2025

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council have appointed a supplier(s) for the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes .Contracts will commence on 1 August 2025. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035297-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£958,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£958,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£573,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£573,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEWIS RHYDLEWIS

LEWIS TAXIS CYF

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