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Tender for the supply of School Bus Services

Dundee City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dundee City Council

Buyer Address: Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, UKM71, DD1 1QE, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Wendy Hall

Contact Email: wendy.hall@dundeecity.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1382433401

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
147000.0 GBP
Published
02 Dec 2025, 17:04
Deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60100000 - Road transport services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Tender for the supply of School Bus Services. This will only be awarded on approval of budget.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Supply of School Bus provisions with 3 options, all options must be priced for. Contract will only be awarded on approval of budget. Additional information: This contract will only be awarded and extended if the budget is approved yearly.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 147,000

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resourcing of Requirements – Breakdown and Accidents

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resourcing of Requirements – Quality of Fleet

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resourcing of Requirements – Capacity

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work Practices

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Compliance with Specification of Requirements

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Duty of Care, Health and Safety & Risk Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environment

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Tax Declaration

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