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Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:10

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03 Sep 2025 at 13:58

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03 Sep 2025 at 11:46

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02 Apr 2025 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dumfries and Galloway Council for "Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes" has reached the award update stage as of April 2026. This contract covers transport services excluding waste transport, classified under the CPV code 60000000 and is mainly focused on the provision of passenger transport services with drivers in the UKM92 region. The local bus network in Dumfries and Galloway, subsidised by SWestrans, is a significant component of this contract. Numerous routes across Dumfries, Lockerbie, and Langholm are part of this extensive network, with the contract amount reaching approximately GBP 3,175,260.97. Key suppliers include McCalls Coaches Ltd, Houstons Mini Coaches, Brownriggs LLP, Anderson's of Langholm, and Telford's Coaches Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. The wide array of routes and services within Dumfries and Galloway could attract businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient passenger vehicle hire services with drivers. Given the competitive procedure with negotiation approved under the GPA, companies that can deliver quality services at competitive prices will thrive. Furthermore, the contract framework supports long-term stability and continuous community benefits, fostering sustainable business development within the region. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in regional transport services would find this an ideal opportunity to establish a strong foothold in the market. The contract allows for route bundling, thereby providing flexibility and efficiency in operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Notice Description

Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Lot Information

DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus

Southwest of Scotland Transport Partnership subsidised local bus network in Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: Contract duration up to 7 years at the discretion of Swestrans

DGCP-0108 - School Bus

Dumfries and Galloway Council require the procurement of school bus services for home to school transport for pupils across the region who meet the eligibility criteria for school transport.

Renewal: Contract duration up to 7 years at the discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,148,145 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Additional Buyers

South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWestrans)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Anderson's of Langholm

BROWNRIGGS LLP

Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire

McCalls Coaches Ltd

Telford's Coaches Ltd

houstons mini coaches

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