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title: "Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162384"
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buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162384

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## Summary

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an educational transport service under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender titled "Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil" falls under the General Public Services category and involves scheduled routes for vehicles with 1-4 seats. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the award was granted through a restricted approach. The official award date was 23rd February 2026, with the contracting process active thereafter. This initiative aims to facilitate transport services within the Merthyr Tydfil region, adhering to strict criteria centred primarily on pricing.

This tender provides significant opportunities for local SMEs, particularly those in the transportation sector, looking to expand their operations in regional public services. Companies like Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire have been successful, highlighting the tailored nature of this procurement for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in educational and social care transport services with vehicles ranging from taxis to wheelchair-accessible vans. With further competitions facilitated using eTenderWales, businesses specialising in vehicle transport services can pursue growth by engaging in similar future tenders within this ongoing DPS initiative. The contract offers a robust framework for sustained business engagement over a five-year period, with potential extensions based on performance reviews, making it an attractive prospect for local service providers.

## 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=162384 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 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 | £17,526 |

## 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=162384

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR594132
  Mini Competition 32 - 1 pupil from Cherry Grove, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil - 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-162384

## Provenance

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