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Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

Conwy County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2026 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council procured term-time transport services for LINC, its collaborative 14–19 education courses. The requirement covers various specified routes, days and journeys during the 2026/27 academic year. The work is passenger transport rather than vehicle supply or general logistics, and is delivered within the Conwy area of Wales. The council sought one or more suitably qualified transport suppliers. The service is classified as transport services (CPV 60000000). This opportunity is relevant to coach operators, bus and taxi businesses, and other passenger transport providers able to operate scheduled education-related routes for learners attending collaborative courses.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold open competition. The tender closed on 15 June 2026, following an enquiry deadline of 1 June 2026. The single lot had an estimated value of £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. Price counted for 65% of evaluation and quality for 35%. A valid Operators Licence was required, with the stated bus, taxi and LINC transport terms applying. Contracts were signed on 1 July 2026. Llew Jones Ltd received a contract worth £418 excluding VAT (£501.60 including VAT), JMJ Travel Ltd £340 (£408), and Voel Coaches Ltd £155 (£186). All contracts started on 1 September 2026; the first two run to 20 July 2027, while Voel Coaches’ contract ends on 1 July 2027.

This award shows that Conwy County Borough Council uses several local small and medium-sized passenger transport operators for LINC education routes, rather than relying on a single provider. Suppliers competing when this requirement returns would need a valid Operators Licence and the practical ability to run specified routes on fixed days during academic terms. Credible providers are likely to be coach, bus or taxi operators with reliable vehicles, qualified drivers, route-planning capability and capacity for education transport. The evaluation also shows that price is more important than quality, although quality remains a substantial part of the decision. Familiarity with the council’s transport memorandum and operating terms would support a competitive response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council has sought suitably qualified supplier(s) for various contracts to provide transport for 14-19 collaborative courses known as LINC. The routes will be operated in term time only within the academic year 2026/27 on specified routes and days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082588-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Conwy County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Llew Jones Ltd

JMJ Travel Ltd

Voel Coaches Ltd

Further Information

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