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Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes

Awarded to Anderson's of Langholm, BROWNRIGGS LLP, Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire +3 more

Dumfries and Galloway Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 May 2025
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Overview

Dumfries and Galloway Council procured local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services. The contract, valued at £8,148,146.97, was awarded on 1 July 2025 to Anderson's of Langholm, BROWNRIGGS LLP, Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire, McCalls Coaches Ltd, Telford's Coaches Ltd, and Houstons Mini Coaches, and is currently in delivery.

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Lots (2)

  • DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus

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

    Won by McCalls Coaches LtdWon by houstons mini coachesWon by BROWNRIGGS LLPWon by Anderson's of LangholmWon by Telford's Coaches Ltd

  • 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.

    Won by Telford's Coaches LtdWon by McCalls Coaches LtdWon by houstons mini coachesWon by BROWNRIGGS LLPWon by Anderson's of LangholmWon by Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Published
2 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,952,693
Award date
1 July 2025
Contract period
3 August 2025 → 3 August 2028
Winners
  • Anderson's of Langholm
  • BROWNRIGGS LLP
  • Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire
  • McCalls Coaches Ltd
  • Telford's Coaches Ltd
  • houstons mini coaches

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    21 April 2026

  2. Contract

    3 September 2025

  3. Contract

    3 September 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    2 April 2025

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