Planning

Under 16 seat passenger trasnport

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Under 16 seat passenger transport," focusing on services within the transport industry category, specifically taxi services. This procurement involves the provision of passenger transport services for mainstream school and Additional Support Needs (ASN) school transport, along with other ad-hoc taxi requirements across various routes in Dumfries and Galloway, identified by the region code UKM92. The procurement method and detailed lotting structure for this process are yet to be finalised, and a future notice is expected on 6th April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the passenger transport sector, particularly for businesses specialising in taxi services and the hire of vehicles with drivers. Companies capable of providing under 16 seat transport solutions, and those able to manage urgent, ad-hoc requirements, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging with this procurement process offers the potential for businesses to secure contracts of varying durations and expand their service offerings within the region, fostering regional economic contributions through local employment and service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Under 16 seat passenger trasnport

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council requires the provision of passenger transport services for under 16 seats for mainstream school transport, ASN school transport, and other ad-hoc taxi requirements.

Lot Information

ASN Transport

Provision of ASN transport for pupils to school. Contracts will be of differing durations and there may be urgent ad-hoc requirements at any given time

Mainstream school transport

Provision of under 16 seat passenger transport for pupils to school

Ad-hoc taxi requirements

Provision of ad-hoc taxi requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003144-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.peopleandprojects@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
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

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