Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot

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Notice Title

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as 'the Council', are proposing to undertake the procurement of an Open Framework to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Transport Operators ('Suppliers') for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas (the 'Services'). The Services will include: - Home to School / College Transport (inc Mainstream Education, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social Services (Adults & Children) and School Activities; - Local Bus / Taxi Services (inc Flexible Service, Demand Responsive and Park and Ride Services).

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059372-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
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: £137,620,398 £100M-£1B
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 27 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY 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: PORT TALBOT
Postcode: SA13 1PJ
Post Town: Swansea
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location: TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL24 Powys
Local Authority: Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward: Aberavon
Westminster Constituency: Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059372-2026
24th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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