Provision of a Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil for The College Merthyr Tydfil

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    "name": "The College Merthyr Tydfil"
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  "date": "2025-12-09T16:30:49Z",
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      "address": {
        "locality": "Merthyr Tydfil",
        "postalCode": "CF48 1AR",
        "streetAddress": "Procurement , The College Merthyr Tydfil,  Ynysfach, "
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@merthyr.ac.uk",
        "name": "Michelle Tawton",
        "telephone": "+44 1685726000",
        "url": "https://www.merthyr.ac.uk/"
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      "name": "The College Merthyr Tydfil",
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        "description": "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)",
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    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-12-11T00:00:00Z"
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    "communication": {
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    "description": "The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking tender submissions from companies who may be interested in running a daily bus service between the college and Brecon Town Centre, departing Brecon Town Centre station at 8am every morning and returning from the bus stop outside the college at 4pm every afternoon. It is intended that this service will operate during term times from Monday 5th January 2026 up until Friday 26th June 2026.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159149.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.\n\nThis notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.(WA Ref:159149)",
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        "title": "This file provides additional information on the specifications for tendering",
        "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC569411\u0026idx=1"
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    "eligibilityCriteria": "Conditions of participation1. Legal and Professional StandingSupplier must be registered as a transport operator with the appropriate licensing authority (e.g. Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Licence).Compliance with UK transport legislation, including Driver CPC and vehicle roadworthiness.Evidence of valid insurance:Public liability \u00c2\u00a35m minimum.Employer\u00e2\u0080\u0099s liability.Motor fleet insurance covering all vehicles used.2. Financial CapacityMinimum financial stability requirement (e.g no bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings).3. Technical and Professional AbilityDemonstrated experience in providing student or passenger transport services.Minimum number of suitable vehicles (e.g. accessible buses, seat belts fitted) able to accommodate at least 50 learners.Evidence of qualified drivers (DBS checked, CPC certified).Ability to meet safeguarding requirements for transporting minors.4. Health \u0026 Safety and SafeguardingCompliance with college safeguarding policy and Welsh Government guidance.Procedures for risk assessments, emergency protocols, and incident reporting.Commitment to safe recruitment practices (DBS checks for all staff in contact with students).5. Environmental and Social Requirements (optional but increasingly common)Commitment to low-emission vehicles or sustainability measures.Equality and diversity compliance.",
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    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-12-10T12:00:00Z"
    },
    "title": "Provision of a Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil for The College Merthyr Tydfil"
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