Transport Routes for LINC Transport for 2026/27

What this is

Conwy County Borough Council seeks licensed transport operators for LINC 14-19 collaborative-course transport in academic year 2026/27: 10 separate return-route contracts between schools and colleges, mostly within Conwy, term-time only (1 September 2026 to 20 July 2027). Operators may bid for any or all routes under the lotting strategy. Below-threshold open competition (UK4), estimated GBP 50,000 excluding VAT; award 65% price / 35% quality. Tenders were due 15 June 2026 via the Sell2Wales Postbox.

Key points

• 10 school/college return routes for LINC 14-19 courses in Conwy, bid per-lot or all
• Valid Operator's Licence is a hard entry requirement
• GBP 50k ex VAT total, term-time only Sept 2026 - Jul 2027
• 65/35 price/quality evaluation
• Was due 15 June 2026 12:00 via Sell2Wales Postbox; routes may be revised at term start

Who can bid

Bus/taxi operators holding a valid Operator's Licence; SME-friendly. Routes may be revised at term start as course numbers are confirmed.

• Operator's Licence

How it is scored

Quality 35% · Price 65% 65% price, 35% quality, assessed per route lot; operators can win any subset of the 10 routes.

Money

GBP 50,000 excluding VAT (GBP 60,000 inc VAT) estimated across all routes.

How to submit

Electronic responses via the Sell2Wales Postbox (add the notice to your interest list) by 12:00, 15 June 2026; tender pack downloadable from the notice.

Clarifications

Questions via the notice's Q&A facility by 12:00, 1 June 2026.

Contract period

Term time only, 1 September 2026 to 20 July 2027 (academic year 2026/27).

Classification

CPV 60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Wales