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Mini Competition 27 - 3 Pupils to Ty Dysgu Dowlais

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, pertains to the award stage of a selective tender titled "Mini Competition 27 - 3 Pupils to Ty Dysgu Dowlais", classified under the industry category of general public services. This contract is located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (UKL15) and is focused on providing services specifically designed for vehicles with 4-8 seats. The tender utilised a restricted procedure procurement method and was part of the council's ongoing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport. The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and is set to run for an initial period of five years, offering an option for a 24-month extension. The contract, valued at £16,500, was signed on 17th November 2025 with First Call Travel Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective transport solutions. As the award criterion focused on price, competitive pricing strategies could be advantageous for potential bidders. Engaging in such contracts can allow businesses to grow their local presence and demonstrate their capabilities to public sector clients. Companies with a fleet of vehicles suited for small to medium transport requirements would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future procurements under the DPS framework.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition 27 - 3 Pupils to Ty Dysgu Dowlais

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-159689
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159689
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
£16,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 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

FIRST CALL TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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