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Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dumfries and Galloway Council

Buyer Address: Procurement Team, Carruthers House, Dumfries, UKM92, DG1 2HP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3033333000

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
1777432.03 GBP
Published
03 Sep 2025, 12:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Telford's Coaches Ltd, McCalls Coaches Ltd, houstons mini coaches, BROWNRIGGS LLP, Anderson's of Langholm, Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Title: DGCP-0108 - School Bus

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: cancelled

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Contracts

Contract Title: DGCP-0108 - School Bus

Awards

Award Title: DGCP-0108 - School Bus

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