Prequalification Scheme: Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)
Tender Overview
About this tender
ASTP Scheme provides the Department of Education with access to providers who transport students with disability. Scope The services to be provided under the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) Scheme is the transportation of one or more eligible students with disability on a route within a specified locality or localities, between home and school, or other destinations determined by the Department. The role of the Contractor is highly regarded in the community requiring a high level of responsibility, professionalism, quality and duty to ensure the welfare of students being transported. Contractors will be required to supply suitably qualified Drivers and Vehicles while fulfilling the requirements of the service. Contactors may be offered a service based on student need in accordance with the ASTP Scheme Conditions and ASTP Agreement. There is no guarantee that being added to the ASTP Scheme will result in the award of transport services. Applicants should review the ASTP website and the Transport Areas to identify their serviceability across NSW. For more information call 1300 338 278.
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