Provision of Cromarty-Nigg Ferry Service

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  "description": "The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30568. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343\nCommunity benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/\nA summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:\nCommunity Benefits - In addition to our requirements, please tell us what Community Benefits you propose to provide during the Contract Period. Community Benefits should be relevant and proportionate to the Services for which you are tendering.\nExamples of Community Benefits could be:\nMethods of engagement with the local community to ensure that the service is delivered in a way that maximises value to service users, responds to their needs and supports social inclusion;\nEmployment and training opportunities for the long term unemployed and disadvantaged individuals, short-term work experience placements (e.g. for senior school pupils), training, apprenticeships;\nEnvironmental targets, including reduction of pollution or supporting walking, cycling or other green initiatives;\nAdditional provisions or concessions for school pupils travelling to/from school or on school trips;\nProvision of advertising or other support for local businesses, or a commitment to obtain supplies from local businesses;\nPractical or in-kind assistance to voluntary groups.\nOther proposals may also be considered.\nThe Council can provide contact details for local community representatives on request if you wish to discuss possible community benefit provisions with them.\n(SC Ref:819393)",
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