--- title: "Mini Comp 36 - Lot 1 - 4 to 8 Seats" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048893" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048893" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048893.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048893.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Mini Comp 36 - Lot 1 - 4 to 8 Seats Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048893 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048893) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048893.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is overseeing a public procurement initiative titled "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2," focusing on transport services. This procurement process aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) covering services related to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The DPS encompasses five lots: vehicles with 4-8 seats, 9-16 seats, 17-49 seats, 50+ seats, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Located in the region of UKL15, specifically within Merthyr Tydfil, the DPS will operate initially for a duration of five years with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The total estimated value of the procurement is £16,000,000, and the procedure is currently in its Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th August 2031. This procurement opportunity could provide significant business growth for SMEs specialising in transport services. Companies skilled in offering efficient and high-quality transportation options, including buses, minibuses, taxis, and vehicles suited for social care and educational transport, should find this tender to be a suitable opportunity. The selective, restricted process indicates an inclusive preference for competitive service provision. Organisations that can deliver cost-effective solutions are likely to be favoured, making this a strategic possibility for businesses within the transport industry aiming to establish or expand their service offerings in the Merthyr Tydfil area. ## Notice The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats ### Lot Information 4 - 8 Seat Vehicles 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. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 9 - 16 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 17 - 49 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 50+ Seat vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042668-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 7 years (84 months) | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,275,935 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF47 8AN | | 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 | Town | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 14 | | Supplier names | ACORN TRAVEL(SOUTH WALES)LTD; AMANDA’S CABS; EUROKABS; EVAN'S TAXI & MINIBUS HIRE; FIRST CALL TRAVEL; KARL CABS; MARK'S MINIBUS HIRE; MATTHEW'S TAXI SERVICE; SADIA TRANSPORT; SCOTTIES CABS; SCOTTIES TAXI; SIXTY SIXTY COACHES; TAFF’S TAXI’S; WARNERS TAXI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042668-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032498-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023615-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019116-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019102-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019072-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019070-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019044-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084978-2025 - 19 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084962-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063630-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063629-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063599-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063598-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063596-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063595-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063223-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063213-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063212-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063192-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063191-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063190-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063142-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063139-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063138-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063007-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062825-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062821-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062820-2025 - 3 Mar 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007642-2025 - 13 Nov 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036716-2024 - 21 Oct 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033958-2024 - 10 Oct 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032605-2024 - 10 Oct 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032589-2024 - 10 Oct 2024 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032588-2024 - 7 Aug 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024896-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merthyr.gov.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0347 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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