Education Committee - 25/06/2012
At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 25th June, 2012.
Present:-
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Lord Provost Bob DUNCAN
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Depute Lord Provost Christina ROBERTS |
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BAILIES
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Willie SAWERS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Ian BORTHWICK |
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Derek J SCOTT |
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COUNCILLORS
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Ken GUILD |
Vari MCDONALD |
Brian GORDON |
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John ALEXANDER |
Craig MELVILLE |
Richard McCREADY |
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Jimmy BLACK |
Gregor MURRAY |
Norma MCGOVERN |
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David BOWES |
Alan G ROSS |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
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Bill CAMPBELL |
Kevin KEENAN |
Monsignor K McCAFFREY |
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Kevin CORDELL |
Mohammed ASIF |
Miss K MANDS |
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Will DAWSON |
Laurie BIDWELL |
Mr M CHOHAN |
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Stewart HUNTER |
Lesley BRENNAN |
Mr A FORREST |
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Ken LYNN |
Georgia CRUICKSHANK |
Mrs H MILLAR |
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Tom FERGUSON |
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Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd April, 2012 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I CHURCH AND TEACHER REPRESENTATION ON THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN89-2012, wherein reference was made to Article IV of the Statutory Meeting of the City Council held on 21st May, 2012 where it was agreed that the current Church and Teacher representatives continue for a further period of six months to allow arrangements to be made for new representatives to be appointed to the Committee.
Nominations had been received on behalf of the Church of Scotland and the Roman Catholic Church.
Miss Kathleen Mands (Church of Scotland)
Very Rev Monsignor Kenneth McCaffrey (Roman Catholic Church)
Both nominees had agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct in accordance with the Standard Commission's Guidance.
The Committee approved the appointments and noted that arrangements would be made for the remaining appointments.
II THIRD RELIGIOUS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN107-2012 wherein reference was made to Article IV of the Statutory Meeting of the City Council held on 21st May, 2012 where it was agreed that the current Church and Teacher representatives continue for a further period of six months to allow arrangements to be made for new representatives to be appointed to the Committee.
In relation to the Third Religious representative, it was recommended that Mr Bashir Chohan, the current Third Religious representative continue in his role for the lifetime of the Council.
Mr Chohan had agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct in accordance with the Standard Commission's Guidance.
The Committee approved the appointment and noted that arrangements would be made for the remaining appointments.
III EDUCATION AT HOME UPDATE 2011/2012
There was submitted Agenda Note AN90-2012, wherein reference was made to Article I of the minute of meeting of the Education Committee of 23rd August, 2010 where it was agreed to delegate to the Director of Education the approval of consent to withdraw children from school in terms of S35 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 and for the Director of Education to bring forward updates on the number of children being educated at home.
There were currently 11 young people being educated at home and monitored by the department. Quality Improvement Officers had carried out six reviews and dates had been agreed for the remaining five reviews. In addition to the reviews, advice and information regarding the curriculum was also available to the parent or appropriate adult.
The Committee noted the above.
IV SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST
There was submitted Agenda Note AN104-2012 informing the Committee that Dundee City Council had been invited, along with all other local authorities, to bid for the development of new school buildings as part of Phase 3 of the Scottish Schools for the Future programme. Applications had to be submitted to the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) by 23rd July, 2012.
The Committee agreed that a bid be made to SFT as part of Phase 3 for a new build programme and shared campus in the Strathmartine area to include:
- a new Baldragon Academy; and
- a new Sidlaw View Primary School, integrated with Jessie Porter Nursery School.
In principle, if the bid was successful, SFT would commit two-thirds of the cost of the secondary part of the agreed project, and potentially half of the primary and nursery part, and would expect the local authority to provide the balance of funding.
The Committee noted that the outcome of the bid and a more detailed proposal would be reported back to Committee in due course.
V COLDSIDE - NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
There was submitted Report No 257-2012 by the Director of Education and Director, Leisure and Communities briefing the Council on proposals for improvements to primary school and community facilities in the Coldside area and setting out the options under consideration.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the report and instructed the Project Team to progress with consultation on the options; and
(ii) agreed that the outcome of the informal consultation be reported back to the Education and Policy and Resources Committees in due course and a preferred option identified. The Education Committee would, at that stage, be asked to instruct the Director of Education to consult formally on the preferred option under the terms of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.
VI MENZIESHILL - NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
There was submitted Report No 258-2012 by the Director, Leisure and Communities and Director of Education briefing the Council on proposals for improvements to the primary school and community centre in the Menzieshill area and setting out options under consideration for the consultation process.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the report and instructed the Project Team to progress with consultation on the options; and
(ii) agreed that the outcome of the informal consultation be reported back to the Education and Policy and Resources Committees in due course and a preferred option identified. The Education Committee would, at that stage, be asked to instruct the Director of Education to consult formally on the preferred option under the terms of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.
VII REVIEW OF SCHOOL ESTATE
There was submitted Report No 254-2012 by the Director of Education providing an update of the school estate in Dundee.
The Committee noted the update on the planned and ongoing improvements to the school estate and agreed that an annual update report be brought to this Committee before each summer recess.
VII PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VOLUNTARY SECTOR PARTNERS
There was submitted Report No 199-2012 by the Director of Education seeking approval to provide funding to voluntary sector partners for the continued delivery of childcare services.
The Committee approved the award of funding of 60,000 as noted below:-
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Voluntary Partner |
Breakdown 1st April, 2012 - 31st March, 2013
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Total Funding |
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Home-Start Dundee |
Funding to continue service delivery and further increase the number of volunteers to support vulnerable parents and families
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30,000 |
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Sub Total |
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30,000
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Childcare @ Home |
Funding to allow the continued delivery of childcare services at unsocial hours (evening and weekends) to enable parents to access employment or study towards employment
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30,000 |
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Sub Total |
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30,000
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TOTAL |
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60,000 |
IX PROCUREMENT OF SCHOOL TRANSPORT
There was submitted Report No 246-2012 by the Director of Education and Head of Transportation detailing tenders received for the provision of home to school transport and seeking approval to award contracts.
The Committee agreed to award contracts as detailed in the Appendix hereto.
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.
APPENDIX
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Contract Reference |
Baldragon Academy 101 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,700.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Baldragon Academy 102 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing (Tay Taxis) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Ballumbie Primary School 502 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing (Tay Taxis) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Ballumbie Primary School 503 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,750.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Ballumbie Primary School 504 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Ballumbie Primary School 601W |
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Highest Bid (Annual Cost) |
45,600.00 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
17,100.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Red Line Minicoaches |
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Contract Reference |
Braeview Academy 505 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
2,850.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Ross Halliday |
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Contract Reference |
Castlepark Centre 103 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
2,660.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee Private Hire 203020 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Claypotts Primary School 506 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
3,800.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Clepington Primary School 507 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,740.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Clepington Primary School 508 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,740.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Clepington Primary School 509 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Clepington Primary School 510 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,700.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigie High School 511 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
3,420.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigie High School 512 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigie High School 613 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
24,510.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigie High School 514 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,880.60 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dawn McCann |
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Contract Reference |
Craigiebarns Primary School 515 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigiebarns Primary School 516 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigowl Primary School 104 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,080.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigowl Primary School 105 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
9,120.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Craigowl Primary School 201 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
17,100.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Red Line Minicoaches |
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Contract Reference |
Eastern Primary School 517 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,560.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Iain Hoon |
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Contract Reference |
Fintry Primary School 518 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Fintry Primary School 519 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,650.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Fintry Primary School 620 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
24,605.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Frances Wright Centre 622W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
28,310.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Frances Wright Centre 623 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
28,310.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Frances Wright Centre 624W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
28,310.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Frances Wright Centre 521W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Frances Wright Centre 625W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
28,310.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Gillburn Road Respite |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,460.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Gowriehill Primary School 107 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Gowriehill Primary School 108 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,740.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Gowriehill Primary School 202 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
21,850.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Rowan Travel |
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Contract Reference |
Harris Academy 139 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Harris Academy 140 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Harris Academy 141 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Hillside Primary School 109 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Hillside Primary School 110 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,940.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Hillside Primary School 111 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,840.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Hillside Primary School 112 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,460.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
John Paton |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 113 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 213W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
26,410.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Skycabs Direct Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 114W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 115W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,320.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 116 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,080.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Britter Taxis |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 117 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,740.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 119 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,080.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Murray Clark |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 120W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
17,100.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Skycabs Direct Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 214 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
22,800.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Sidlaw Executive Travel (Scotland) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Kingspark School 216W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
25,650.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Lochee Primary School 122W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Longhaugh School 528 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,180.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee Private Hire 203020 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Menzieshill High School 123 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
9,500.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Menzieshill High School 124 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
3,610.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Ross Halliday |
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Contract Reference |
Menzieshill High School 125 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,180.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee Private Hire 203020 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Menzieshill High School 126 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,700.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Morgan Academy 529 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,220.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Morgan Academy 630 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
24,415.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Morgan Academy 531 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Morgan Academy 532 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
9,120.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Our Lady's Primary School 128 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Our Lady's Primary School 129 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,840.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Our Lady's Primary School 130W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,885.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Alfra Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Our Lady's Primary School 217W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
30,400.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Sidlaw Executive Travel (Scotland) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Our Lady's Primary School 218W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
11,020.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Rowantree Nursery School 533 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,600.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Rowantree Nursery School 534 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,320.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Philip Taylor |
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Contract Reference |
St Andrew's Primary School 535 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,940.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
John Paton |
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Contract Reference |
St Fergus Primary School 536 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
10,849.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Peter Fraser, The People Carrier |
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Contract Reference |
St Fergus Primary School 537 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,650.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Robert Harvey |
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Contract Reference |
St John's RC High School 131 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
5,700.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee Private Hire 203020 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St John's RC High School 133 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,740.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St John's RC High School 134 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,080.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St John's RC High School 219W |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
20,957.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Airport Travel Dundee Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Joseph's Primary School 135 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Joseph's Primary School 136 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,980.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Ninian's Pirmary School NG 137 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,460.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Paul's RC Academy 539 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,940.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee Private Hire 203020 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Paul's RC Academy 540 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,460.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tele Taxis (Dundee) Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Paul's RC Academy 541 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
3,040.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Graham Moffat |
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Contract Reference |
St Vincent's Primary School 542 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
6,460.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Gordon Davidson |
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Contract Reference |
St Vincent's Primary School 543 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
4,750.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
David McIntosh Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
St Vincent's Primary School 544 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
7,600.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Dundee 505050 Ltd |
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Contract Reference |
Woodlea Children's Centre 138 |
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Accepted Bid (Annual Cost) |
8,360.00 |
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Successful Tenderer |
Tay Inter Leasing Taxis Ltd |