Buyer Name: Argyll and Bute Council
Buyer Address: Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM, PA31 8RT, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Annabel Travers
Contact Email: annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll
Buyer Contact Info
Status
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active
Procedure
open
open
Value
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Published
12 Jun 2025, 12:30
12 Jun 2025, 12:30
Deadline
14 Jul 2025, 08:30
14 Jul 2025, 08:30
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Region
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Description
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Title: 1507P
Lot Description: Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full details.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: No
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot Title: 1501L
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot Title: 1509N
Lot Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll. See attached tender documents for full detail.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Has Options: No
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot Title: 1510L
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Has Options: No
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot Title: 1559G
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Has Options: No
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
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