Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes, intended for public and educational transport services. This contract falls under the industry category of road transport services and involves procurement via a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement process was executed in the region identified as UKK14 in the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated as a result of a Further Competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), and the award was officially completed on 12th June 2026. Contracts were signed and became active on 13th May 2026. Notably, the total value of these contracts was substantial, with one valued at GBP 15,278,232.5 and another at GBP 8,052,637.0.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for companies specialised in road transport services, particularly those capable of managing individual minibus routes for educational and public transport. The competitive nature of this procurement, with four bids received, indicates a well-suited opportunity for large-scale service providers like Green Destinations Ltd and HATS Group Ltd, both of which secured contracts. Companies possessing robust operational capabilities and established expertise in the transport services sector may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and fostering business growth. Businesses equipped to provide quality service with competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in regional transport services.

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Notice Title

Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice as a result of Further Competition using the DPS for passenger transport using Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice as a result of Further Competition using the DPS for passenger transport using Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b45e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,330,869 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GREEN DESTINATIONS

HATS GROUP

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