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
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
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school on Bute.
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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532197
Link Title: Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute
Link Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school on Bute.
Lot Description: Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport on Bute. See attached tender documents for full details.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Document Title: Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute
Document Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school on Bute.
Document Title: ITT for the Provision of School Transport Services, Bute
Document Title: Route Specification, 1213N SS1
Document Title: Pricing and Capacity
Document Title: ABC Community Benefits Clauses, Guidance for Tenderers
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