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Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport." This competition was specifically for a scheduled transport route ideal for vehicles with 4-8 seats. The procurement, classified under services with CPV code 60112000, utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and covered the UK region of Merthyr Tydfil (UKL15). The procurement stage has reached the Award and Contract phase with the agreement signed on 1st September 2025. This process is part of a broader Dynamic Purchasing System, initiated on 7th August 2024, intended to run for five years with possible extensions based on performance.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. The winning bidder, Taff’s Taxi’s, highlights the accessibility of this contract for SMEs targeting local government contracts in general public services. Businesses offering transportation solutions, including bus, taxi, minibus, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, should consider engaging with ongoing and future rounds under this Dynamic Purchasing System. The structured lot system within the DPS opens doors to a variety of transport-related services, offering diverse opportunities for scalable service providers aiming to expand their operational scope in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport

Notice Description

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats

Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. The SQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156589
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156589
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAFF’S TAXI’S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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