Award

DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council for the provision of bus and taxi services was completed with the award going to DAVIES COACHES LTD. This contract, valued at £190,240, covers services from 1st January to 31st March 2026. The services are related to the industry category of "Taxi services" under the CPV code 60120000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Carmarthenshire County Council, located in Carmarthen, UKL14 region, facilitated this process and the award was made official on 31st March 2026. Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire College also acted as buying organisations in this procurement exercise.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering bus and taxi operations. The restricted procedure suggests a preference for qualified suppliers with proven capabilities in public road transport services. It is an excellent prospect for regional businesses to expand their service offerings within Carmarthenshire and potentially secure future transport service contracts. The procurement attracted competitive interest with three bids received, highlighting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in local public service delivery. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in efficient route management and cost-effective transport solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

Notice Description

*****This is a Contract Award Notice for DPS Bus and Taxi Services***** *****This is NOT an Invitation to Tender***** Award from the DPS for Bus and Taxi Services for Carmarthenshire County Council from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Priory
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVIES COACHES

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