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                "title": "26009 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
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                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
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                "id": "10",
                "title": "26010 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "11",
                "title": "26011 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "12",
                "title": "26012 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
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            {
                "id": "13",
                "title": "26013 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "14",
                "title": "26014 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "15",
                "title": "26015 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "16",
                "title": "26016 Auchmithie - Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin - Stracathro",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Auchmithie and Arbroath to Friockheim, Brechin and Stracathro Hospital for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays or Mondays to Sundays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "17",
                "title": "26017 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "18",
                "title": "26018 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
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                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "19",
                "title": "26019 Arbroath - Friockheim, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from in and around and Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "20",
                "title": "26020 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "21",
                "title": "26021 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "22",
                "title": "26022 Arbroath - Redford - Friockheim",
                "description": "Provision of bus service from Arbroath to Arbirlot, Leysmill and Friockheim, for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "23",
                "title": "26023 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "24",
                "title": "26024 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "25",
                "title": "26025 Arbroath - Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in Arbroath to/from Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "26",
                "title": "26026 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "27",
                "title": "26027 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "28",
                "title": "26028 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath, Auchmithie, Aikman Road & Hospitalfield",
                "description": "Provision of bus service in and around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim, Letham Grange, Aikman Road, Hospitalfield and Arbroath Infirmary for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "29",
                "title": "26029 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath",
                "description": "Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "30",
                "title": "26030 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath",
                "description": "Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "31",
                "title": "26031 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim - Letham Grange - Arbroath",
                "description": "Provision of bus service around Arbroath to/from Arbirlot, Friockheim and Letham Grange for access to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities. One lot or a combination of lots will be awarded to cover Mondays to Saturdays",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
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                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-12T00:00:00Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years"
                }
            },
            {
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