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Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxi's 2025

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has awarded contracts for learner transport taxi services across Ceredigion, focusing on the provision of reliable transport routes for students. The procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for interested suppliers. The contracts, which commenced on 1 September 2025, are set to last for one year and may be extended for an additional year if required. The procurement was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, reflecting the regional specificity of this initiative, with the services being primarily located in the regions marked UKL14. The total gross value of the contracts awarded amounts to £281,306, reflecting a substantial investment in student transport services in the local area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for SMEs in the transport services industry. Fastline Cabs, Home James Taxis, and Aberystwyth Motors successfully competed as suppliers, showcasing how local firms with expertise in transport services can engage in and benefit from public sector opportunities. With the procurement method allowing open competition and prioritising price as a key award criterion, businesses that can deliver cost-effective and quality transport services are well-positioned to succeed in similar tenders. This contract not only ensures a steady revenue stream for the awarded suppliers but also solidifies their position within the public transport sector in Wales, fostering further business development and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxi's 2025

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council have appointed supplier(s) for the provision of 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052baf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035312-2026
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

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
£234,421 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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