DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2
About This Opportunity
transport & logistics services in United Kingdom: DPS For The Provision of. Issued by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Submission deadline Aug 2031.
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics and social protection sectors, with a focus on Road Transport and Safety Nets. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 16.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 6, 2031.
Published through Sell2Wales, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be 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 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: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Lot 1: 4 - 8 Seat Vehicles โ The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats.
Lot 2: 9 - 16 Seat Vehicles โ The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats.
Lot 3: 17 - 49 Seat Vehicles โ The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats.
Lot 4: 50+ Seat vehicles โ The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats.
Lot 5: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles โ The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Sell2Wales and was originally published on August 7, 2024. Last refreshed 13 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has issued 73 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 61 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Sell2Wales, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to ยฃ16,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Sell2Wales to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 6, 2031. You have 1902 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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