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title: "Mini Competition 33 - 1 pupil from Swansea Road"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162385"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Mini Competition 33 - 1 pupil from Swansea Road

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162385

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Mini Competition 33 - 1 pupil from Swansea Road" within the services category. This tender required the provision of an individual scheduled transport route using vehicles with 1-4 seats, under a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The contracting process took place in the UKL15 region, an area serviced by the Council's procurement office situated in Merthyr Tydfil. The tender reached its award stage on 3rd March 2026, with the contract signed by the successful supplier, Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire, on 2nd March 2026, valued at £19,761. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council utilised its Dynamic Purchasing System established on 7th August 2024 for ongoing and future transport service procurements over a span of five years.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services, specifically those offering taxi and minibus solutions. Given the focus on moderate-capacity vehicles, enterprises from small and medium-sized backgrounds, particularly those with expertise in providing niche transportation solutions, are primed to succeed. Entrepreneurs and companies specialising in accessible transportation could see potential growth through alignment with similar tenders under the Council’s evolving Dynamic Purchasing System. The competitive environment of this selective procurement method underscores the importance of quality and cost-efficiency, thereby welcoming businesses that can deliver superior services at competitive prices.

## 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=162385 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 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 | £19,761 |

## 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=162385

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR594133
  Mini Competition 33 - 1 pupil from Swansea Road - 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-162385

## Provenance

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