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title: "Mini Competition 31 - 1 Pupil from Coronation Place, Aberfan"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162381"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Mini Competition 31 - 1 Pupil from Coronation Place, Aberfan

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162381

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Mini Competition 31 - 1 Pupil from Coronation Place, Aberfan," focusing on services within the general public services category. The procurement method employed was a restrictive procedure under a selective approach, specifically for a scheduled route fitting vehicles with 1-4 seats. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, UKL15, the procurement was conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport Services, facilitating various vehicle requirements including wheelchair accessibility. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 5th January 2026, with Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire awarded the contract valued at £8,190 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in transport services such as taxis, minibuses, and accessible vehicles. Businesses capable of providing cost-effective and high-quality transport solutions within Merthyr Tydfil's regional scope are well-suited to compete for future opportunities under the DPS framework. Given the emphasis on local services, SMEs specialising in tailored transport solutions can leverage the structured lot system to enhance their market presence and drive business growth within the regional authority's service requirements.

## Notice

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 1-4 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=162381 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,190 |

## 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162381

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR594127
  Mini Competition 31 - 1 Pupil from Coronation Place, Aberfan - The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 1-4 seats

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162381

## Provenance

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