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title: "Mini Competition 2"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145165"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145165.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-10"
---

# Mini Competition 2

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145165

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## Summary

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Mini Competition 2", under the General Public Services category. This procurement specifically targeted the regional area of Merthyr Tydfil (UKL15). The contract involves the provision of transport services for vehicles with 4 to 8 seats, starting from 7th August 2024. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) structured into five lots. The awarded contract was officiated on the 2nd of September, 2024. The process is classified under CPV code 60000000 and identifies under the legal framework 32014L0024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those with a fleet of small vehicles including taxis and minibuses. The DPS system offers a favourable platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from TAFF’S TAXI’S. Enterprises engaged in providing high-quality, cost-effective education and social care transport services stand to benefit most from such contracts. Participation in this DPS also opens doors for ongoing and future procurement opportunities, enhancing business growth potential within the regional transport sector.

## 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 7th August 2024 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. The SQQ 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=145165 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £290,700 |

## 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 | CF47 8AN |
| 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 | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAFF’S TAXI’S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145165

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492239
  Mini Competition 2 - 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-145165

## Provenance

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