Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2026 - SL08 & SL09/Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Tacsis 2026 - SL08 a SL09

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is currently undergoing a procurement process for the provision of Learner Transport Taxi Routes SL08 and SL09 for Ysgol Bro Pedr. This procurement is classified under public road transport services and special-purpose road passenger-transport services, located in the United Kingdom. The process is at the Tender stage and is conducted as an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2026. Contracts are scheduled to commence on the 1st of September 2026 and will run initially for two years, with possible extensions until July 2030. The total estimated contract value is £305,520 gross, with a net amount of £254,600 GBP. Enquiries regarding the tender process should be made by 24th July 2026, and awards are expected to be finalised by 14th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, that specialise in passenger transport services, providing them the chance to secure a long-term contract. Companies with strong capabilities in price competitiveness, technical capacity, and environmental compliance are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, businesses with plans for expansion into the Ceredigion region or who can provide vehicle hire with drivers, can see growth by engaging in this tender. The opportunity is further supported by the council's commitment to consistent monitoring and communication to manage any fluctuations in service demand, offering a stable platform for business growth.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2026 - SL08 & SL09/Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Tacsis 2026 - SL08 a SL09

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council requires the provision of Learner Transport Taxi Routes SLO8 (amended route) and SLO9 (new route) for Ysgol Bro Pedr. Contracts will commence following contract award. Contracts will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 1 year plus a further 1 year, until July 2030. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn gofyn am ddarparu llwybrau tacsi Cludiant Dysgwyr SLO8 (llwybr diwygiedig) a SLO9 (llwybr newydd) ar gyfer Ysgol Bro Pedr. Bydd y contractau'n dechrau yn dilyn dyfarnu'r contract. Bydd y contractau am gyfnod cychwynnol o 2 flynedd, gyda'r opsiwn i'w hymestyn am hyd at 1 flwyddyn ynghyd ag 1 flwyddyn ychwanegol, tan fis Gorffennaf 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contracts will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 1 year plus a further 1 year, until July 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d027
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068833-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£254,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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