Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2026 - SL08 & SL09/Ceredigion – Cludiant Dysgwyr – Tacsis 2026 – SL08 a SL09

What this is

Ceredigion County Council seeks provision of learner transport taxi services for two routes (SL08 amended and SL09 new) serving Ysgol Bro Pedr school. The contract is for an initial 2-year period with optional extensions up to July 2030, with an estimated value of GBP 254,600.

Key points

• Price-only evaluation (100% weighting); electronic auction will be used for award
• Tender deadline 31 July 2026 at 12:00 PM via electronic portal; enquiries by 24 July 2026
• Initial 2-year contract with optional extensions to July 2030; estimated value GBP 254,600
• Must demonstrate relevant transport experience, qualified personnel, technical capacity, and health & safety compliance
• Risk: pupil numbers may fluctuate, affecting route viability and service demand during contract period
• Geo-political instability noted as potential risk to supplier commitments

Who can bid

Open procedure; SMEs encouraged to participate. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in learner/passenger transport, technical capacity with suitable vehicles, qualified personnel, environmental compliance, and health & safety capability.

How it is scored

Quality 0% · Price 100% Award based on price only (100% weighting). Electronic auction will be used.

Money

Estimated contract value: GBP 254,600 (excluding VAT) / GBP 305,520 (including VAT). Award decision expected by 14 August 2026.

How to submit

Electronic submission via https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html. Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Submissions accepted in English or Welsh.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 24 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Contact: Procurement Team, Ymholiadau.Caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk, 01545 570881.

Contract period

Initial 2-year period from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2028, with optional extensions of up to 1 year plus a further 1 year, extending to 31 July 2030.

Classification

CPV 60112000 — Public road transport services 60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver WalesSouth West Wales (Ceredigion)