---
title: "Award of 721 Springfield - Annan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582556"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-01"
---

# Award of 721 Springfield - Annan

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582556

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Award of 721 Springfield - Annan," a school bus contract within the services industry. The procurement stage has concluded successfully with the award of the contract signed on 12 April 2019. The contract is valued at £98,938.28 and covers the Dumfries and Galloway region, specifically involving passenger transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System framework, which allows a more flexible approach to contracting in line with contemporary transport needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including coach services and related logistics providers. With the scope offering an open procedure for proposals, various small and medium-sized enterprises can compete, making it an ideal entry point for companies looking to expand their public sector contracts. Potential suppliers like Houstons Coaches have successfully engaged in this tender, signifying the viability of SMEs in securing lucrative contracts with local authorities.

## Notice

School Bus Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352986 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,938 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUSTONS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352986

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352986
  Award of 721 Springfield - Annan - School Bus Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582556

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