Quotation for The Provision of Home to School SEND Transport

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    "description": "Together for Children has a statutory requirement to provide daily transport assistance for over 1,250 children from home to school settings. There has been a significant increase in the demand for this statutory service.\r\n\r\nTogether for Children are offering the provision of a fully maintained vehicle to an operator. The operator will take on the responsibility for carrying out 1 morning and 1 afternoon Home to School Route as directed by the Transport Officer, in adherence to all relevant safety regulations and standards.",
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