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Taxi Services from Merthyr Station

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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29 Sep 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a procurement process for providing taxi services from Merthyr Station, aimed at transporting detainees. The tender, titled "Taxi Services from Merthyr Station", falls under the services industry category and is located in Merthyr Tydfil, UK, region UKL15. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to The Funky Black Taxi Company on 25th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2027. The total gross contract value is £72,000, though the evaluated amount is £60,000.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for local taxi services, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector contracts and grow their business within the transport industry. Given its ad hoc requirements, companies equipped to provide on-demand transportation services can greatly benefit. This kind of contract can serve as a stepping stone for similar future tenders, offering reputational enhancement and stability through secured government contracts.

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Notice Title

Taxi Services from Merthyr Station

Notice Description

Transport Services for detainees leaving Merthyr Station. Ad hoc requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Sian Gunner
Contact Email
swp-procurement@south-wales.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447500760763

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FUNKY BLACK TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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