---
title: "Under 16 seat passenger trasnport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605c6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605c6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# Under 16 seat passenger trasnport

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605c6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003144-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### 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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003144-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820633
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820633
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

## Provenance

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