Award

Aberfan & Gwaelodygarth to Cyfarthfa High School

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, titled "Aberfan & Gwaelodygarth to Cyfarthfa High School," has reached its contract award stage as of 9th October 2025. This process, classified within the general public services industry category, involved a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement covers the provision of a scheduled transport route using vehicles with 4-8 seats, aimed at facilitating education and social care transport services in the region of UKL15, Merthyr Tydfil. The contract was signed on 28th August 2025 and was awarded to Mark's Minibus Hire. The dynamic purchasing system, initiated on 7th August 2024, will operate for five years with an optional 24-month extension.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to provide small-sized vehicles like minibuses. Given that the procurement was completed through a restricted procedure within a dynamic purchasing system structured into several lots, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service standards are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium enterprises, such as Mark's Minibus Hire, which secured the contract, are notably suited for these opportunities, allowing them to expand their service offerings and strengthening their presence in the public transportation sector in the local region.

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Notice Title

Aberfan & Gwaelodygarth to Cyfarthfa High School

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-156671
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156671
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
£22,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 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

MARK'S MINIBUS HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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