---
title: "Pen y Dre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04199a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-14"
---

# Pen y Dre

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04199a

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## Summary

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Education and Social Care Transport Service under the "Pen y Dre" title. The procurement falls under the services category within the transport services industry. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method with a restricted procedure. The buying organisation can be contacted at Unit 5, Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, UK. The award was granted to ACORN TRAVEL(SOUTH WALES)LTD on 22nd May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation services with vehicles ranging from 17-49 seats to compete. The dynamic purchasing system established by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council offers potential for long-term contracts within the specified lots. SMEs focusing on transport services in the UKL15 region could benefit from engaging in further competitions under this framework, fostering business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 17-49 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 1st September 2016 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. NOTE 2: Round 2 PQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033614-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF48 4TQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Plymouth |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN TRAVEL(SOUTH WALES)LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033614-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0347
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:305910-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML

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