Tender

Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27". The council is seeking qualified suppliers to provide transport services for 14-19 collaborative courses under the LINC initiative. The service will operate during term time within the academic year 2026/27, covering ten different return routes primarily within Conwy County boundaries. Interested parties can submit tenders for one or more routes due to a lotting strategy in place. The procurement process is open, below the threshold, and follows Welsh devolved regulations. The deadline for tender submissions is 15th June 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is valued at £50,000, with potential gross earnings up to £60,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for transport service providers aiming to expand within the public sector, particularly those already possessing a valid Operator's Licence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The contract offers a chance to establish a long-term partnership with a public authority and enhance service portfolios in line with community and educational transport needs. Businesses experienced in managing routes and schedules efficiently will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With price and quality being key award criteria, providers have the opportunity to showcase competitive pricing and high-quality service standards to secure these contracts.

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Notice Title

Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking 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 the specified routes and days as stated in the attached document "Draft LINC Transport Contract Schedule 2026/27." Please be advised that these may be revised at the start of the terms as courses and numbers of pupils for the courses are changed / confirmed. There are 10 different return routes contracts available travelling between schools and colleges mostly within the Conwy County boundaries. Operators can tender for any or all routes as a lotting strategy is in place. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the contract requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046581-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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