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 and Local Transport Services - Tiree
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
n/a
n/a
Published
09 Jun 2025, 00:00
09 Jun 2025, 00:00
Deadline
10 Jul 2025, 09:30
10 Jul 2025, 09:30
Contract Start
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Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
60000000
60000000
Region
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Awarded To
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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 and local transport on Tiree.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532181
Link Title: Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree
Link Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Tiree.
Lots
Lot Description: Argyll & Bute Council are looking to contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Tiree. See attached tender documents for full details.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Documents
Document Title: Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Tiree
Document Description: Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a transport operator who will provide safe and secure school and local transport on Tiree.
Document Title: Invitation to Tender
Document Title: Route Spec - 1129N SS1
Document Title: Route Spec - 1129N TS1A
Document Title: Route Spec - 1130N 1 of 2 SSI
Document Title: Route Spec - 1130N 2 of 2 SSI
Document Title: Route Spec - 1130N TS1A
Document Title: 1129N Pricing and Capacity
Document Title: 1130N Pricing and Capacity
Document Title: ABC Community Benefits Clauses, Guidance for Tenderers
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