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title: "Provision of Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fd8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fd8

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage is initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC), located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Passenger Transport Services," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on public road transport, taxi, and non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement method is open, and a significant total contract value of £140 million (gross £168 million) is planned. The procurement is expected to commence from 5th January 2028 and run until 30th April 2036, with a future notice anticipated by 1st April 2027. This procurement will be governed under Welsh devolved regulations as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services, such as road, taxi, and special-purpose transport services. The procurement is designed to be inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an open procedure encouraging wide participation. Businesses with capabilities in providing hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers might find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in such a large-scale and long-term contract can substantially enhance a company's portfolio and increase its market presence within the transport sector. The framework agreement indicates ongoing collaboration potential, making it an attractive undertaking for partnership-oriented transport firms.

## Notice

Provision of Passenger Transport Services to RCT Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047340-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2028 - 30 Apr 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047340-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047340-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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