--- title: "Secure Transport Services for Children and Young People." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC" published: "2026-08-07" --- # Secure Transport Services for Children and Young People. Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b.json) ## Summary Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Secure Transport Services for Children and Young People." The project falls under the services category, specifically road transport services in Wales (region UKL) and is interested in engaging with the market for information-gathering purposes. The main objective is to identify experienced secure transport providers for the transport of children and young people by Welsh Local Authorities. An online market engagement event is scheduled for 25th August 2026, to inform potential providers about how to join the Secure Transport Framework. The process will help compile a list of capable suppliers, although no framework or public contract will be formally established under the current Procurement Act 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st November 2026 to 1st November 2027, with a gross value of £120,000. Jessica Thomas can be contacted at Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC for further details. This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing specialised secure transport services. Businesses focusing on safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour management training will find aligning themselves with this tender beneficial. The Council seeks providers with robust procedures in place, including safeguarding, safe recruitment, and adherence to the Welsh Government's Reducing Restrictive Practices Framework. The engagement event offers a valuable platform for businesses to explore collaboration, enhance capacity, and gain insights into delivering transport services that prioritise children's welfare. ## Notice The Council, on behalf of the Children's Commissioning Consortium Cyrum (4C's) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to identify suitably capable and experienced secure transport providers for the secure transportation of children and young people, on behalf of Welsh Local Authorities. Due to the anticipated value and infrequent nature of the requirement, the Council does not currently intend to establish a framework or award a public contract, in regards to the Procurement Act 2023 as part of this exercise. This market engagement is being carried out for information-gathering purposes only and is intended to help the Council better understand the availability, capability and experience within the market. The intention is to develop a list of capable suppliers for use by Welsh Local Authorities for secure transport provision. The provision of secure transportation services for children and young people must be delivered in a manner that safeguards and promotes the welfare of the child or young person receiving the service. Providers should note that this is a specialist service and will be expected to meet the requirements of the Welsh Government's Reducing Restrictive Practices Framework. Providers will be required to have the following traing and practices in place: Safeguarding training and safeguarding procedures. Behaviour management training and approaches. Safe recruitment and robust employment checks. Safehold training and de-escalation techniques. Risk management, and safeguarding processes. Understanding and implementation of the restrictive practice framework. Ability to meet children's individual needs through appropriate resources, activities, and equipment. ### Planning Information Secure Transport Market Engagement Event Join us to learn more about the 4Cs approved provider Secure Transport Framework, future opportunities, and how your organisation can become an approved provider. Why Attend? Learn about the Secure Transport Framework and how to join Explore future commissioning opportunities Share your views on the market and service delivery Raise awareness of your organisation and services Access useful resources, tools and guidance Discuss opportunities for partnership and collaborative working Opportunity to arrange follow-up one-to-one discussions with 4Cs Strategic Commissioners. Date: Tuesday 25th August Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Venue: Microsoft TEAMS To register a place copy the folloiwing link into your internet browser: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/4cs/2331616 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075321-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2026 at 12:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075321-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075321-2026 7th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/4cs/2331616 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df2b.json.