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title: "Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Argyll Timber Transport Group (ATTG) Project Officer

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745602

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is procuring a Project Officer for the Argyll Timber Transport Group. The project involves liaising between the forestry sector and the council, resolving timber transport challenges. The tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submission by October 13, 2023. The location of the project is in Lochgilphead, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure for services within the General public services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in forestry and transportation sectors to collaborate with public and private partners in Argyll. Companies specialising in project management, transportation logistics, and forestry services are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will support the development of strategic timber transport projects, benefiting timber movement and reducing the impact of timber haulage on local roads and communities within Argyll.

## Notice

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 2024 - 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488960 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### 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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488960

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP488960&idx=1
  25th September 2023 - ITQ - ATTG Project Officer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP488960&idx=2
  25th September 2023 - CONSULTANCY OR SELF-EMPLOYED AGREEMENT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488960
  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.

## Notice URLs

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- http://timbertransportforum.org.uk/maps/agreed-routes
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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- https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/timber-transport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745602
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