---
title: "Award of 757 Lochfoot - Castle Douglas"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582557"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-01"
---

# Award of 757 Lochfoot - Castle Douglas

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582557

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dumfries and Galloway Council, which has successfully awarded the contract titled "Award of 757 Lochfoot - Castle Douglas" for school bus services. This tender falls under the services industry category and was executed through an open procurement method. The procurement has been completed, with the contract signed on 12 April 2019, and it involved a mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with delivery required in the Dumfries region (UKM92). The total contract value is £142,118.97.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HOUSTONS COACHES, which has already secured this contract. Other businesses that operate in similar service capacities or can provide transportation solutions for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Dumfries and Galloway Council can be beneficial for growth, given their ongoing need for reliable transport services.

## 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=MAY352987 |
| 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 | £142,118 |

## 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=MAY352987

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352987
  Award of 757 Lochfoot - Castle Douglas - School Bus Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582557

## Provenance

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