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Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)

Argyll and Bute Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Argyll and Bute Council

Buyer Address: Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM63, PA31 8RT

Contact Name: Annabel Travers

Contact Email: annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
12 Nov 2025, 00:00
Deadline
12 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60000000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Mull.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543353

Link Title: Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)

Link Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Mull.

Lots

Lot Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Mull.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-08-13T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)

Document Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Mull.

Document Title: Invitation to Tender

Document Title: 1166C SS1

Document Title: Pricing Schedule

Document Title: Community Benefit Guidance

Document Title: Community Benefits - Website

Document Title: Community Benefits List - Website

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