Scope
Reference
itt_121395
Description
Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the introduction of a Saturday service on an existing bus route that currently operates Monday to Friday. This requirement follows an unsuccessful attempt to procure a Saturday service during the previous tender process.
Contracts to commence on 07 February 2026 until 31 August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year.
Total value (estimated)
- £134,000 excluding VAT
- £160,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 February 2026 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 September 2028
- 2 years, 6 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
Contracts to commence on 07 February 2026 until 31 August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 December 2025, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 100.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYH-5713-PHLR
Neuadd y Cyngor
Aberaeron
SA46 0PA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01545 570881
Email: ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales