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title: "Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2026 / Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Bysiau 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a093"
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buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2026 / Ceredigion - Cludiant Dysgwyr - Bysiau 2026

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a093

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of Learner Transport Bus Routes within the Ceredigion region, UKL14. The procurement falls under the services category with an estimated value ranging from £2,500,000 to £3,900,000 for the full term, which may span up to four years with extensions. The tender process is currently in the «active» stage, employing an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 17th June 2026. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st August 2026 and potential contract awards by 15th July 2026.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, especially those with capabilities to provide hire of passenger transport vehicles. Given the focus on economic and technical criteria such as relevant experience, technical capacity, and environmental compliance, this process is well-suited for established transport companies. Additionally, it supports SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting potential for diverse business involvement to foster growth and leverage local expertise in the transport sector. The use of an open procurement method enhances competitive bidding and invites innovative solutions to serve the community’s transport needs efficiently.

## Notice

Ceredigion County Council, requires the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes. Contracts will commence on 1 August 2026. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years or 4 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The estimated value is between PS2,500,000 and PS3,900,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn gofyn am ddarparu Llwybrau Bysiau Cludiant Dysgwyr. Bydd y contractau'n dechrau ar 1 Awst 2026. Bydd y contractau'n para am 2 flynedd gyda'r posibilrwydd o estyniad o hyd at 2 flynedd, neu 4 blynedd gyda'r posibilrwydd o estyniad o hyd at 2 flynedd. Amcangyfrifir bod y gwerth rhwng PS2,500,000 a PS3,900,000 ar gyfer tymor llawn y contract gan gynnwys pob estyniad. Nodwch fod y gwerth contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn amcangyfrif a baratoir gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir er gwybodaeth yn unig ac nid yw'n cynrychioli cyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o'r pris contract disgwyliedig. Disgwylir i ymgeiswyr gyflwyno cynnig cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years with a possible 2 year extension or a 4 years with a possible 2 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047642-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | 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 | TLL14 South West Wales |

## 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

- 22 May 2026 at 09:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047642-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047642-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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