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title: "Ceredigion - Learner Transport September 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c492"
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buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Ceredigion - Learner Transport September 2023

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c492

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Ceredigion - Learner Transport September 2023" project. Classified under CPV code 60112000, the procurement involved public road transport services focusing on learner bus routes across Ceredigion, Mid Wales. The tender process was conducted under the open procedure method, aimed at securing contracts for various bus routes which would commence from 1st September 2023 and potentially extend up to 31st August 2028. The final award, concluded on 29th August 2023, saw participation from multiple suppliers, including Lewis Rhydlewis and Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd, amongst others. The total contract value amounted to £8,180,017, and the contracts allow for extension options depending on performance and mutual agreement.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transportation sector. Companies with expertise in public transport services, particularly those capable of managing learner transport routes in the Ceredigion area, would find this contract appealing. With numerous routes awarded and the potential for contract extensions, businesses can secure sustained income streams and strengthen their presence in the regional transport market. This contract is well-suited for operators who can provide reliable and efficient transport services while meeting the rigorous quality standards set by regional or local authorities.

## Notice

Provision of the learner bus routes which contracts will expire on 31 August 2023. Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 2 years or until 31 August 2028 with a possible of extension period of 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ceredigion County Council were tendering the Provision of the learner bus routes as the original contracts expired on 31 August 2023. The routes that were tendered are: YC06am YP03 YA06 YC05 Learner Bus YP04 YP11 Learner Bus YP12 Learner Bus YA04 YP24 YP25 YP26 YP35 YA01 CLE2 CLE1 YC05 YC07 YC09 YD02 YD03 YD04 YD07 YD08 YD09 YD10 YD12 YD13 YD14 YD15 YL02 YL12 YO01 YP29/YT03 YT02a YT06 YT07 YTLJ3 YL03 YA03 YA07 YA08 YTLJ2 YA05

Options: See tender documents

Renewal: Option 1 2 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years Option 2 5 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019430-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,700,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,180,017 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3UE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CERBYDAU CENARTH CYF; DAVIES OF LAMPETER; EVANS COACHES TREGARON; G&M COACHES; LEWIS RHYDLEWIS; LEWIS TAXIS CYF; P & S TRAVEL; RICHARDS BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019430-2025
- 27 Apr 2023 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012074-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491

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