Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2026 / Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Bysiau 2026

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            "name": "Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council",
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        "title": "Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2026 / Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Bysiau 2026",
        "description": "Ceredigion County Council, requires the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes. Contracts will commence on 1 August 2026. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years or 4 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The estimated value is between PS2,500,000 and PS3,900,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn gofyn am ddarparu Llwybrau Bysiau Cludiant Dysgwyr. Bydd y contractau'n dechrau ar 1 Awst 2026. Bydd y contractau'n para am 2 flynedd gyda'r posibilrwydd o estyniad o hyd at 2 flynedd, neu 4 blynedd gyda'r posibilrwydd o estyniad o hyd at 2 flynedd. Amcangyfrifir bod y gwerth rhwng PS2,500,000 a PS3,900,000 ar gyfer tymor llawn y contract gan gynnwys pob estyniad. Nodwch fod y gwerth contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn amcangyfrif a baratoir gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir er gwybodaeth yn unig ac nid yw'n cynrychioli cyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o'r pris contract disgwyliedig. Disgwylir i ymgeiswyr gyflwyno cynnig cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.",
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        "riskDetails": "There is an inherent risk that pupil numbers may fluctuate during the contract period due to changes in eligibility, school placements, demographic trends, or mid-year admissions and withdrawals. Such variations may result in changes to passenger demand on individual routes, potentially impacting vehicle capacity requirements and overall service viability. These factors may affect the consistency of the services required and the associated contract value. The Council will manage these risks through ongoing contract monitoring, regular communication with operators, and application of agreed contract variation mechanisms to ensure continuity and value for money. Should the current geo-political instability continue there may be an impact on the viability of supplier commitments."
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