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Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has initiated a tender process for the role of Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer in Lochgilphead, UK. This tender falls under the services category and is in the open procurement stage. The deadline for submission is 1st March 2024, and the contract award is scheduled to start on the same day.

This opportunity created by the Argyll Timber Transport Group Project Officer tender is suitable for businesses involved in strategic timber transport projects within the forestry sector in the UK. The role requires facilitating meetings, preparing briefing papers, and developing funding packages to improve timber movement and reduce haulage impact on local roads and communities. Businesses with expertise in timber transport logistics and coordination would be well-equipped to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer

Notice Description

The Argyll Timber Transport Group meets bi-annually and provides for liaison between the forestry sector and Argyll and Bute Council to resolve challenging timber transport issues based on tools such as the Agreed Routes Maps and Timber Transport Management Plans (TTMP's) further details of which can be found at the following websites: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/timber-transport http://timbertransportforum.org.uk/maps/agreed-routes The Project Officer post is jointly funded by the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS), Argyll and Bute Council, Forestry and Land Scotland (West Region) and private sector members of the Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG). The Project Officer role is a vital element in developing and maintaining trust between all parties and achieving local cooperation between public and private partners. The Project Officer is required to facilitate meetings and prepare briefing papers in addition to representing the group at meetings with public and private sector partners when required. The full meetings of the group are normally chaired by the ATTG chairman, but the Project Officer will be expected to organise and chair additional meetings which may need to be held on timber transport related topics. The Project Officer will assist with the development of funding packages to support the delivery of strategic timber transport projects which will benefit timber movement and reduce the impact of timber haulage on local roads/communities within Argyll.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Argyll Timber Transport Group meets bi-annually and provides for liaison between the forestry sector and Argyll and Bute Council to resolve challenging timber transport issues based on tools such as the Agreed Routes Maps and Timber Transport Management Plans (TTMP's) further details of which can be found at the following websites: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/timber-transport http://timbertransportforum.org.uk/maps/agreed-routes The Project Officer post is jointly funded by the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS), Argyll and Bute Council, Forestry and Land Scotland (West Region) and private sector members of the Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG). The Project Officer role is a vital element in developing and maintaining trust between all parties and achieving local cooperation between public and private partners. The Project Officer is required to facilitate meetings and prepare briefing papers in addition to representing the group at meetings with public and private sector partners when required. The full meetings of the group are normally chaired by the ATTG chairman, but the Project Officer will be expected to organise and chair additional meetings which may need to be held on timber transport related topics. The Project Officer will assist with the development of funding packages to support the delivery of strategic timber transport projects which will benefit timber movement and reduce the impact of timber haulage on local roads/communities within Argyll.

Renewal: Possible extension 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498690
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer - The Argyll Timber Transport Group meets bi-annually and provides for liaison between the forestry sector and Argyll and Bute Council to resolve challenging timber transport issues based on tools such as the Agreed Routes Maps and Timber Transport Management Plans (TTMP's) further details of which can be found at the following websites: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/timber-transport http://timbertransportforum.org.uk/maps/agreed-routes The Project Officer post is jointly funded by the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS), Argyll and Bute Council, Forestry and Land Scotland (West Region) and private sector members of the Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG). The Project Officer role is a vital element in developing and maintaining trust between all parties and achieving local cooperation between public and private partners. The Project Officer is required to facilitate meetings and prepare briefing papers in addition to representing the group at meetings with public and private sector partners when required. The full meetings of the group are normally chaired by the ATTG chairman, but the Project Officer will be expected to organise and chair additional meetings which may need to be held on timber transport related topics. The Project Officer will assist with the development of funding packages to support the delivery of strategic timber transport projects which will benefit timber movement and reduce the impact of timber haulage on local roads/communities within Argyll.

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