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Mini Competition 34 1 pupil from Heol Bryn Padell

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Mini Competition 34 1 pupil from Heol Bryn Padell," led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, focuses on procuring transport services in the locality of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (UKL15). This tender involves procuring services related to the provision of educational and social care transport, specifically targeting vehicles with 4-8 seats. It operates under the industry category of general public services. The procurement process used a selective method through a restricted procedure, indicating a competitive yet controlled approach. The award stage was completed on the 11th of March, 2026, and the procurement was structured within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that commenced on the 7th of August, 2024, with an initial duration of five years, subject to performance review.

The awarded contract, valued at £18,881, offers business growth opportunities to local transport providers such as SMEs, particularly those specialising in taxi and minibus hire services. Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire, a local SME, successfully secured the contract, suggesting that businesses offering flexible and adaptable transport solutions, including wheelchair-accessible and varying capacity vehicles, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement promotes competition among regional service providers, emphasising price criteria as a significant factor, thereby potentially creating a favourable market for cost-efficient transport services aimed at fulfilling public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition 34 1 pupil from Heol Bryn Padell

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-162937
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162937
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
£18,881 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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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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