Buyer Name: Argyll and Bute Council
Buyer Address: Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM, PA31 8RT
Contact Name: Annabel Travers
Contact Email: annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
n/a
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Published
12 Jun 2025, 00:00
12 Jun 2025, 00:00
Deadline
14 Jul 2025, 09:30
14 Jul 2025, 09:30
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
60000000
60000000
Region
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Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland
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 in Mid Argyll.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532429
Link Title: Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll
Link Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll.
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
Documents
Document Title: Provision of School Transport Services - Mid Argyll
Document Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport in Mid Argyll.
Document Title: Invitation to Tender
Document Title: Route Spec - 1501L SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1501L TS1A v!
Document Title: Route Spec - 1507P SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1507P TS1A
Document Title: Route Spec - 1509N SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1509N TS1A
Document Title: Route Spec - 1510L SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1510L TS1A
Document Title: Route Spec - 1559G SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1559G TS1A
Document Title: Pricing and Capacity
Document Title: ABC Community Benefits Clauses, Guidance for Tenderers
Document Title: Proposed Lease Agreement of Council Bus
Document Title: Updated to reflect change in "Title".
Document Title: Specification for Local Transport Services
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