---
title: "Award of 718A Gretna - Annan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582575"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582575.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-01"
---

# Award of 718A Gretna - Annan

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582575

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, involves the award of a school bus contract titled "Award of 718A Gretna - Annan". This contract falls under the services industry category and is located in Dumfries, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure that has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to McCalls Coaches Ltd for a total value of £119,480.55. The contract was signed on 12 April 2019, and the purchasing authority is committed to providing passenger transport services through a dynamic purchasing system framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport logistics, school transportation, or public service contracts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Dumfries and Galloway Council can lead to further partnerships and contracts in the public sector, providing a reliable source of business for those in the industry.

## 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=MAY353008 |
| 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 | £119,480 |

## 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 | MCCALLS 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=MAY353008

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353008
  Award of 718A Gretna - Annan - School Bus Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582575

## Provenance

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