Planning

Dynamic Market for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has initiated a public procurement process under the planning stage for a "Dynamic Market for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services". This tender aims to establish a dynamic market for various passenger transport services, including Taxis, Minibuses, Buses, and wheelchair accessible vehicles across several Lots. The procurement method is open, utilising a dynamic purchasing system. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, this project will fall under the services category within the transport industry, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The planned contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2028, with potential extensions up to 26th April 2035.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs within the transport sector. Businesses specialising in taxi services, non-scheduled passenger transport, and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers will find this tender especially relevant. The dynamic market model encourages competitive participation, potentially fostering innovation and expansion among service providers who can meet the region's transport needs. Participating companies will benefit from working with a substantial public authority, setting the stage for robust business collaborations and long-term service delivery contracts.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Market for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a dynamic market for the provision of passenger transport services over several Lots that will include Taxi, Minibus, Buses and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a843
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050566-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 26 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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