Tender

Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has initiated a procurement process to establish a new Saturday public minibus service along an existing bus route in Ceredigion that currently operates from Monday to Friday. This tender process follows a previous unsuccessful attempt to secure the service. The current procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 4th December 2025 and the tender submission closing on 11th December 2025. The service is categorised under 'Public road transport services' and will be delivered within the region of Ceredigion, UKL14. The contract is set to commence on 7th February 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st August 2027, with a potential one-year extension. The project's estimated value is £160,800 gross, and it will follow an open procurement method below the threshold for open competition, featuring an electronic auction option.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in public road transport services, especially those capable of offering passenger transport vehicles with drivers. It is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specific service requirements. With clear demand for weekend transport services in the locality, businesses poised to deliver efficient special-purpose road passenger-transport solutions stand to benefit. Engaging in such public tenders not only boosts revenue but also enhances visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

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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/077601-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20256 days to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
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

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