Award of School Transport Route 4709/6/ASN Option A Serving St Duthus School and Tain Royal Academy
The Highland Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of School Transport Route 4709/6/ASN Option A Serving St Duthus School and Tain Royal Academy
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£133,134.58
SupplierM K Contracts
AgencyThe Highland Council
RegionScotland
CategoryTransport & Logistics
About
The Highland Council awarded a contract to M K Contracts for school transport services under Route No.
4709/6/ASN Option A, covering St Duthus School and Tain Royal Academy to Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, and Ospisdale.
The award followed the conclusion of Mini Competition No.
15, a call-off from the School and Public Transport Framework Agreement 2016, with a contract value of £133,134.58.
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