---
title: "Merthyr Vale / Troedyrhiw to Caedraw Primary LRB"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156717"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Merthyr Vale / Troedyrhiw to Caedraw Primary LRB

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156717

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process under a restricted procedure for an education and social care transport service titled "Merthyr Vale / Troedyrhiw to Caedraw Primary LRB." This service is designed for small vehicles with 4-8 seats, serving the UKL15 region. The procurement involved a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) commencing on 7th August 2024 and running initially for five years, with an option to extend by up to 24 months. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase as of 9th October 2025, and the contract was signed on 15th August 2025 with Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire for a value of £28,800 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing education and social care transportation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire, are well-suited to participate in such tenders, given their agility and specialised services. The DPS structure allows businesses of varying sizes to compete for lots tailored to their capacity, promoting business growth through long-term contractual engagements. Companies focusing on cost-effective and high-quality transport solutions will find these opportunities beneficial for scaling operations and entering public sector markets.

## 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=156717 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 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 | £28,800 |

## 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

- 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156717

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT551238
  Merthyr Vale / Troedyrhiw to Caedraw Primary LRB - 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-156717

## Provenance

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