Award

COV - Plas Dol-y-Moch Transportation Services

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 10:26

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:41

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has concluded the procurement process for the transportation services tender titled "COV - Plas Dol-y-Moch Transportation Services", under ID "067035-2025". The procurement, categorized under transport services (excluding waste transport), involved transporting Coventry Schools and Academies students to and from Plas Dol-y-Moch. The open procedure was utilized as the procurement method, and the process reached the award stage on 21 October 2025. The contract, valued at £400,000, with a gross value of £500,000, has been awarded to Hughes Bros. (Llanrwst & Trefriw) Limited and is set to be active from 21 October 2025 through 30 September 2028, with potential for renewal until 30 September 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs such as Hughes Bros., by offering a stable three-year contract with extensions available. Companies seeking to expand into the public sector transportation market will find this opportunity viable due to its substantial contract value and the visibility it provides within the educational sector. Businesses specializing in logistical services, passenger transport, and educational institution support are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, where fulfilling service requirements reliably and efficiently can lead to long-term partnerships with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

COV - Plas Dol-y-Moch Transportation Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a supplier to provide transportation services to and from Plas Dol-y-Moch to Coventry Schools and Academies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067035-2025
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGHES BROS. (LLANRWST & TREFRIW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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