---
title: "Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b45e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b45e

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes, intended for public and educational transport services. This contract falls under the industry category of road transport services and involves procurement via a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement process was executed in the region identified as UKK14 in the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated as a result of a Further Competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), and the award was officially completed on 12th June 2026. Contracts were signed and became active on 13th May 2026. Notably, the total value of these contracts was substantial, with one valued at GBP 15,278,232.5 and another at GBP 8,052,637.0.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for companies specialised in road transport services, particularly those capable of managing individual minibus routes for educational and public transport. The competitive nature of this procurement, with four bids received, indicates a well-suited opportunity for large-scale service providers like Green Destinations Ltd and HATS Group Ltd, both of which secured contracts. Companies possessing robust operational capabilities and established expertise in the transport services sector may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and fostering business growth. Businesses equipped to provide quality service with competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in regional transport services.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice as a result of Further Competition using the DPS for passenger transport using Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice as a result of Further Competition using the DPS for passenger transport using Lot 2: Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055854-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,330,869 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GREEN DESTINATIONS; HATS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055854-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://greendestinationsltd.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:209057-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.hatsgroup.com

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