---
title: "Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2025

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501bc

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Learner Transport - Buses 2025" contract, using an open procedure. The tender, initiated on April 11, 2025, involved the provision of bus routes for learner transport in the county. The contract commenced on August 1, 2025, for a period of two years with the possibility of extending up to two additional years. The procurement was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations and covered by GPA, with the contract valued at £688,560 gross. Suppliers Lewis Rhydlewis and Lewis Taxis Cyf have been actively awarded the contract, serving locations across Ceredigion, United Kingdom (Region: UKL14). Important dates within this process include the awarding of contracts on July 18, 2025, and the publication of the contract award notice on April 16, 2026. The standstill period for this process ended on April 27, 2026.

The "Learner Transport - Buses 2025" contract provides opportunities for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services and vehicle hire with drivers. SMEs, such as Lewis Rhydlewis and Lewis Taxis Cyf, successfully competed in this tender due to its open procurement method, which encourages participation from various business sizes. This tender allows for business expansion within public road transport services in the region, emphasizing the need for reliable and efficient transport routes. Companies with expertise in specialised-purpose road transport and those capable of managing fluctuations in pupil numbers and route changes are especially suited to this opportunity, promoting growth and sustainability in the transport industry.

## Notice

Ceredigion County Council have appointed a supplier(s) for the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes .Contracts will commence on 1 August 2025. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035297-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £958,000 |
| Lots value | £958,000 |
| Awards value | £573,800 |
| Contracts value | £573,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERAERON |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA46 0PA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberaeron and Aberarth |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEWIS RHYDLEWIS; LEWIS TAXIS CYF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035297-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034893-2026
- 11 Apr 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014700-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035297-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034893-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014700-2025
  11th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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