Award

Final Award Home to School Transport Additional Routes September 2025 Mixed Vehicles for Bridgend County Borough Council.

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 13:01

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 08:21

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Final Award Home to School Transport Additional Routes September 2025 Mixed Vehicles for Bridgend County Borough Council." This contract, classified under the transport services industry, focuses on home-to-school transport services utilising minibuses and taxis within the Bridgend area (UKL17 region). The tender was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the contract's finalisation on 1st September 2025, spanning until 23rd July 2027. With a gross contract value of £572,280, it adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and is part of the services main procurement category. Key suppliers awarded the contract include Driven Personnel Hire Ltd, G+STravel Ltd, James Taxis, Peyton Travel Ltd, and Village Bus and Taxi Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those offering versatile vehicle solutions such as minibuses and taxis. Companies in proximity to Bridgend or with the capacity to service the UKL17 region can leverage this contract to enhance their business growth. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment and encourages SMEs to participate, thereby broadening the supplier base and fostering business development in the local transport sector. This contract aligns with strategic goals for regional transport improvement, opening avenues for businesses to secure long-term service engagements with a public authority.

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Notice Title

Final Award Home to School Transport Additional Routes September 2025 Mixed Vehicles for Bridgend County Borough Council.

Notice Description

Home to School Transport Services for Bridgend County Borough Council for September 2025 covering additional Routes - Minibuses and Taxis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055818-2025
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)

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,700 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£715,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£476,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 23 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
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01656 642518

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
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
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DRIVEN PERSONNEL HIRE

G+STRAVEL

JAMES TAXIS

PEYTON TRAVEL

VILLAGE BUS AND TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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