Tender

Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Jan 2026 at 13:44

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is looking to enhance local transport with a tender titled "Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service". This procurement initiative falls under the public road transport services category, aiming to introduce a Saturday service for an existing bus route in the UKL14 region, United Kingdom. The open competition tender was issued on 27th November 2025, with an active procurement stage, and the deadline for submissions was set for 11th December 2025. Contracts are to begin on 7th February 2026 and run until 31st August 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement follows Welsh devolved regulations and involves a budget of £160,800 gross, with electronic submission policies facilitated through the eTenderWales platform.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for firms, particularly those specialising in public transport services or the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers. Companies that are SMEs or VCSEs may find this opportunity especially advantageous, given the procurement process encourages their participation. The contract value and extended duration offer a significant business growth potential for firms capable of providing reliable and quality transportation services. An emphasis on electronic auction submission suggests a competitive environment, ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the introduction of a Saturday service on an existing bus route that currently operates Monday to Friday. This requirement follows an unsuccessful attempt to procure a Saturday service during the previous tender process. Contracts to commence on 07 February 2026 until 31 August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contracts to commence on 07 February 2026 until 31 August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006213-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01545 570881

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
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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