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title: "Award of Mini Competition 8 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156578"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Award of Mini Competition 8 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-156578

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a scheduled route under Mini Competition 8 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport. This contract, which falls under the services category, is targeted at vehicles with 4-8 seats and supports local needs within the Merthyr Tydfil region. Tendering concluded with the award stage as of 7th October 2025. The process involved a restricted procedure, which is part of the selective procurement method, ensuring high standards through a competitive yet efficient selection. The initial DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and is set to run for five years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months based on annual performance reviews.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire, which was awarded the contract valued at £8,100. The contract aims to harness the capabilities of local producers, bus, taxi, and minibus operators, providing a platform to consistently participate in public sector procurement processes. Additionally, the DPS framework encourages ongoing competition and inclusivity, expanding market access to businesses capable of delivering high-quality education and social care transport services within the specified region.

## 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=156578 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,100 |

## 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 | EVAN'S TAXI & MINIBUS HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156578

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT550483
  Award of Mini Competition 8 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-156578

## Provenance

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