---
title: "DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da99"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da99.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da99

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed is for the "DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services," facilitated by Carmarthenshire County Council, based in Carmarthen, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, and covers the geographical region identified by the code UKL14. The process began with a contract award from the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which was active from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026, and the stage has been completed. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure.

This tender offers noteworthy opportunities for businesses specializing in public road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the provision of bus and taxi services could find a competitive edge in securing parts of this contract, given the selective procurement process which encourages SME participation. The contract awards to various local suppliers indicate lucrative prospects for similar enterprises looking to expand their operations in the Carmarthenshire region. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to gain experience in public contracts, refine service delivery, and increase exposure to regional procurement markets.

## 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 April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073473-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 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 | £10,418,612 |

## 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | 1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT; 2 IMPRESS TRAVEL; CASTLE GARAGE; CHRIS CARS; DAVIES COACHES; EASYBUS CARMARTHENSHIRE; FFOSHELIG COACHES; FRANCIS MINI TRAVEL; GWYNNE PRICE TRANSPORT; LEWIS RHYDLEWIS; M HAYWARD & DAUGHTER ( SOUTH WALES; MALCOLM BEVAN COACHES; TIRYDAIL TAXIS; WAYNE'S MINIBUS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073473-2026

## 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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