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title: "Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc30

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036274-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,148,145 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH WEST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SWESTRANS) |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON'S OF LANGHOLM; BROWNRIGGS; HOUSTONS MINI COACHES; IRENE BENSON MINIBUS AND CONTRACT HIRE; MCCALLS COACHES; TELFORD'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036274-2026
- 3 Sep 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053550-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053487-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012599-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.swestrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794302
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802452
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13282
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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