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title: "Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794302"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794302

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by Dumfries and Galloway Council, involves the provision of local bus and school bus routes. The procurement falls under the services category with opportunities available across Dumfries and Galloway, UKM92 region. The procurement method was selective, utilising a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender encompasses two lots: "Local Bus" under DGCP-0282 and "School Bus" under DGCP-0108. The contracting period began on 4 August 2025 and is active, with a potential duration of up to seven years at the discretion of the contracting authorities. The tender stage concluded with contract awards valued at £3,175,260.97 GBP and £1,777,432.03 GBP, respectively, signed in June 2025. Interested parties were expected to submit their bids electronically by the deadline of midday, 7 May 2025.

The procurement process presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector, particularly those with a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence. The collaboration to provide local bus services could enhance business growth by participating in public transport networks and school routes, catering to a wide geographic area. Suppliers such as McCalls Coaches Ltd, houstons mini coaches, BROWNRIGGS LLP, and Telford’s Coaches Ltd successfully engaged in this competitive environment, showcasing potential for those capable of delivering quality transport services across Dumfries and Galloway. This offers engaging prospects for regional SMEs looking to expand operations through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.

### Lot Information

DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus

Southwest of Scotland Transport Partnership subsidised local bus network in Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: Contract duration up to 7 years at the discretion of Swestrans

DGCP-0108 - School Bus

Dumfries and Galloway Council require the procurement of school bus services for home to school transport for pupils across the region who meet the eligibility criteria for school transport.

Renewal: Contract duration up to 7 years at the discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554329 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,370,713 |

## 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 |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH WEST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SWESTRANS) |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON'S OF LANGHOLM; BROWNRIGGS; HOUSTONS MINI COACHES; IRENE BENSON MINIBUS AND CONTRACT HIRE; MCCALLS COACHES; TELFORD'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554329
- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538385
- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538402
- 2 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527401

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527401
  Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes - Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538402
  Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes - Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538385
  Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes - Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554329
  Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794302
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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