Award

Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an educational transport service under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender titled "Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil" falls under the General Public Services category and involves scheduled routes for vehicles with 1-4 seats. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the award was granted through a restricted approach. The official award date was 23rd February 2026, with the contracting process active thereafter. This initiative aims to facilitate transport services within the Merthyr Tydfil region, adhering to strict criteria centred primarily on pricing.

This tender provides significant opportunities for local SMEs, particularly those in the transportation sector, looking to expand their operations in regional public services. Companies like Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire have been successful, highlighting the tailored nature of this procurement for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in educational and social care transport services with vehicles ranging from taxis to wheelchair-accessible vans. With further competitions facilitated using eTenderWales, businesses specialising in vehicle transport services can pursue growth by engaging in similar future tenders within this ongoing DPS initiative. The contract offers a robust framework for sustained business engagement over a five-year period, with potential extensions based on performance reviews, making it an attractive prospect for local service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil

Notice Description

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 1-4 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162384
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162384
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
£17,526 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EVAN'S TAXI & MINIBUS HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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