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title: "Swansea Road x 2 pupils to Little Rascals Pentrebach"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156664"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Swansea Road x 2 pupils to Little Rascals Pentrebach

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156664

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for the contract titled "Swansea Road x 2 pupils to Little Rascals Pentrebach" has reached the award stage. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services for educational and social care needs. The contract involves a scheduled route suitable for vehicles with 4-8 seats. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, the procurement utilised a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 13th August 2025, following the completion of the tendering process which commenced under the council's established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) on 7th August 2024. This DPS is designed to run for an initial five years with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance review.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport services. The process was specifically structured to accommodate SMEs, as evidenced by the supplier, Scotties cabs, a local SME, being awarded the contract. The procurement method encourages competition by allowing multiple entries and bids, with all eight bids received for the SME lot being compliant. Businesses with a fleet of 4-8 seat vehicles ready for educational transport assignments, and those interested in entering or expanding within the public sector transport market in the UK, would find this tender favourable for business growth.

## 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=156664 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £5,700 |

## 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 | SCOTTIES CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156664

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT550819
  Swansea Road x 2 pupils to Little Rascals Pentrebach - 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-156664

## Provenance

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