---
title: "DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683ed

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

*****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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034584-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,240 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE; PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Pembrokeshire |
| Electoral ward | Haverfordwest: Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIES COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034584-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk
- http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0255
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0271
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:146707-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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