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title: "Award of Mini Competition 104 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136454"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-14"
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# Award of Mini Competition 104 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136454

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## Summary

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Education & Social Care Transport through a mini competition under their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract involves providing transport with vehicles having 4-8 seats. The tender was awarded to suppliers Amanda's Cabs and Abdul Kashim. The procurement method used was a restrictive procedure, under the services category, with a detailed description of the requirements specified. The contract was signed on 5th September 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in transport services, specifically those with vehicles accommodating 4-8 seats. Businesses involved in the education and social care transport sector would find this tender well-suited for competing. The Merthyr Tydfil location is central to the contract, with a focus on local service providers. The deadline for submission and the exact start date of the contract are crucial for potential bidders to consider for successful participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 1st September 2016 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. NOTE 2: Round 2 PQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136454 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,120 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF48 4TQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Plymouth |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABDUL KASHIM; AMANDA’S CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136454

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV457326
  Award of Mini Competition 104 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport - The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-136454

## Provenance

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