Planning

Educational Transport Routes

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Pembrokeshire County Council involves the provision of various educational transport routes, with the procurement stage currently in planning. The tender is classified under the services industry category for transport services, excluding waste transport, and is set to be in the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom. It aims to commence on 1st September 2026, with the contract period running until 31st August 2034, and has the potential for renewal until 31st August 2036. The gross value of the contract is anticipated to be £33,000,000. As per the planning documents, interested parties should be aware of a future notice date set for the 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, given the suitability consideration. Companies with experience in managing large-scale transport operations and familiarity with Welsh devolved regulations would be well-suited to compete. The framework offered by Pembrokeshire County Council's sub-central government authority provides a robust opportunity for businesses to establish long-term contracts and expand their service offerings in the region. With the potential for renewal, businesses could benefit greatly over the extended contract duration, paving the way for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Educational Transport Routes

Notice Description

Provision of various educational transport routes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052225
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026209-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
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)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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