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title: "B1019 - Provision of Home to School Transport (September 2026) (Mixed Vehicles) for Bridgend County Borough Council"
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# B1019 - Provision of Home to School Transport (September 2026) (Mixed Vehicles) for Bridgend County Borough Council

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697df

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "B1019 – Provision of Home to School Transport (September 2026) (Mixed Vehicles)". This process, falling under the industry category of transport services, involves a tender to provide home-to-school transport covering 100 routes including buses, minibuses, and taxis in the Bridgend region, designated as UKL17. The procurement stage is active with the procurement method set as an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 8th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the expected contract award by 20th August 2026. This tender is governed by the public authority's sub-central government framework, with the contracts scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and to conclude by 20th July 2028 for most services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle hire. The open procurement method ensures a competitive selection process, encouraging participation from diverse suppliers. Companies that can competitively meet both price and quality criteria, as defined by the lowest daily price per route and method statement questions, are especially well-suited. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are invited to bid, enhancing their potential for business growth and expanded market presence by winning significant regional transport contracts. The use of mixed vehicles provides additional opportunities for companies with varied fleets to optimise their resources strategically.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of Home to School Transport (September 2026) (Mixed Vehicles) for Bridgend County Borough Council covering 100 routes - Bus, Heronsbridge, Special Minibuses, Ysgol Bryn Castell, Minibuses, Special Taxis and Taxis.

### Planning Information

Bridgend County Borough Council invite interested bidders to a Pre-Market Engagement Event to discuss the forthcoming Home to School Transport Mixed Routes Tender.
The event will be taking place on the 1st of June 2026 via Microsoft Teams from 12:00pm to 13:00pm.
Please email Kath.Robbins@bridgend.gov.uk to register your interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-06-12 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | £4,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055362-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 13:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043996-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055362-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043996-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
  Please see tender documents. If you wish to submit a Tender, please ensure that all required information is completed and submitted in full via the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html. The itt number is itt_124711

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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