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Contract signedUnited KingdomServicesDynamic purchasing system

DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

Awarded to 1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD, 2 Impress Travel, Castle Garage Ltd +11 more

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Published 4 August 2026
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Overview

Carmarthenshire County Council has awarded a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of bus and taxi services, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. The framework was awarded to 14 operators including 1st Choice Transport Ltd, Impress Travel, Castle Garage Ltd, Chris Cars, Davies Coaches Ltd, EasyBus Carmarthenshire Ltd, and others, with a total contract value of £11.8 million.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
4 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport servicesTaxi services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£11,802,205
Award date
31 July 2026
Winners
  • 1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD
  • 2 Impress Travel
  • Castle Garage Ltd
  • Chris Cars
  • DAVIES COACHES LTD
  • EASYBUS CARMARTHENSHIRE LTD
  • FFOSHELIG COACHES LIMITED
  • Francis mini travel
  • Gwynne Price Transport Ltd
  • Lewis Rhydlewis
  • Malcolm Bevan Coaches
  • Tirydail Taxis LTD
  • Wayne's Minibus Travel
  • m hayward & daughter ( south wales ) ltd

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  1. Contract

    4 August 2026

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