---
title: "Award of 726 Ecclefechan - Lockerbie"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582578"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582578.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-01"
---

# Award of 726 Ecclefechan - Lockerbie

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582578

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by Dumfries and Galloway Council involved the awarding of a school bus contract titled "Award of 726 Ecclefechan - Lockerbie". This contract falls under the services category and is situated in Dumfries, with a delivery address in the same locality. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was completed on 12 April 2019, with a total contract value of £115,288.25. This contract is part of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for passenger transport services, designed to facilitate various transport needs within the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like McCalls Coaches Ltd, which successfully obtained the contract. Companies that specialise in school transportation or related service provision will find this particularly relevant. The completion of this contract may inspire further business growth as local authorities increasingly seek reliable suppliers for essential public services, creating a competitive landscape for new entrants in the market.

## 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=MAY353010 |
| 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 | £115,288 |

## 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=MAY353010

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353010
  Award of 726 Ecclefechan - Lockerbie - School Bus Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582578

## Provenance

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