---
title: "Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069de9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

Buyer: CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069de9

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## Summary

Conwy County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27". The council is seeking qualified suppliers to provide transport services for 14-19 collaborative courses under the LINC initiative. The service will operate during term time within the academic year 2026/27, covering ten different return routes primarily within Conwy County boundaries. Interested parties can submit tenders for one or more routes due to a lotting strategy in place. The procurement process is open, below the threshold, and follows Welsh devolved regulations. The deadline for tender submissions is 15th June 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is valued at £50,000, with potential gross earnings up to £60,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for transport service providers aiming to expand within the public sector, particularly those already possessing a valid Operator's Licence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The contract offers a chance to establish a long-term partnership with a public authority and enhance service portfolios in line with community and educational transport needs. Businesses experienced in managing routes and schedules efficiently will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With price and quality being key award criteria, providers have the opportunity to showcase competitive pricing and high-quality service standards to secure these contracts.

## Notice

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking suitably qualified supplier(s) for various contracts to provide transport for 14-19 collaborative courses known as LINC. The routes will be operated in term time only within the academic year 2026/27 on the specified routes and days as stated in the attached document "Draft LINC Transport Contract Schedule 2026/27." Please be advised that these may be revised at the start of the terms as courses and numbers of pupils for the courses are changed / confirmed. There are 10 different return routes contracts available travelling between schools and colleges mostly within the Conwy County boundaries. Operators can tender for any or all routes as a lotting strategy is in place. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the contract requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046581-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLWYN BAY |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL29 0GG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Conwy |
| Electoral ward | Rhiw |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046581-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046581-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=368896
  Tender Pack
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=368897
  Bilingual advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.conwy.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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