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Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2025

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 10:50

Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of Learner Transport Taxis Routes, with the awarded contracts set to commence on 1st September 2025. The contracts will be valid for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This open procedure tender, identified by "Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2025", was centred around the provision of taxi services, classified under transport services, and took place within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKL14. The process involved the active participation of multiple suppliers and concluded with the award notice published on 15th August 2025. The standstill period is set to conclude on 27th August 2025, with the planned contract signature expected by 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly SMEs, as demonstrated by the awarded suppliers such as Fastline Cabs, Home James Taxis, and Aberystwyth Motors. These businesses can leverage this contract to strategically position themselves in the learner transport industry, enhancing their service offering and geographical reach. The procurement emphasised economic and technical suitability, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to establish or grow their presence in public transport solutions. The potential for contract renewal also provides these businesses with a stable growth prospect in alignment with public sector service needs.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2025

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is awarding contracts for the Learner Transport Taxis Routes. Contracts will commence on 1 September 2025. Contracts will be for 1 year with a possible extension of up to 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052baf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049081-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£234,421 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01545570881

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, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABERYSTWYTH MOTORS

FASTLINE CABS

HOME JAMES TAXIS

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