Tender

Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2025/26

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2025/26", aiming to procure services for providing transport for 14-19 collaborative courses within term time for the academic year 2025/26. This procurement is particularly relevant to the road transport services industry and is focused within the Conwy County area. The council seeks competent suppliers capable of delivering these services as per the draft transport schedule, which may be adjusted based on enrolment figures. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses via the designated online platform before the deadline on the 16th of June, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with a subsequent award period concluding by the 9th of July, 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for transport companies experienced in delivering punctual and efficient school transport services within local government frameworks. Suitable businesses include those offering road transport, taxi services, or passenger transport hire, with the capability of managing fluctuating demand and schedules. The specific criteria outlined in the tender documents, such as compliance with the LINC Conwy Transport Memorandum of Understanding, offer firms a chance to leverage regional knowledge and expertise to compete effectively for these contracts. This contract offers a growth opportunity for those aiming to expand their service offerings within the educational transport sector.

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Notice Title

Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2025/26

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking suitably qualified supplier(s) for various contracts to provide transport for 14-19 collaborative courses known as LINC.The routes will be operated in term time only within the academic year 2025/26 on the specified routes and days as stated in the attached document "Draft LINC Transport Contract Schedule 2025 26."Please be advised that these may be revised at the start of the terms as courses and numbers of pupils for the courses are changed / confirmed. The routes will operate mainly within the Conwy County boundaries.Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the contract requirements.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=151216.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:151216)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151216
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151216
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

80410000 - Various school services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Martin
Contact Email
procurement@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1492574000

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 7AZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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