Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of School Bus Service from Canunda to Millicent High School to Department for Education
Awarded 30 Jan 2022
Awarded30 Jan 2022
Value$566,302.00
SupplierMount Gambier Bus Lines
AgencyDepartment for Education
StateSA
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 10y 3mo14y 11mo term, 31% elapsed
Awarded 30 Jan 2022Expires 14 Dec 2036
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Department for Education awarded a contract to Mount Gambier Bus Lines for the provision of accredited school bus services on the Canunda to Millicent High School route.
The contract implemented the Education Act (2019) requirement that the department may provide free transport for eligible primary and secondary government school students.
Services were funded by the department and were free for students, providing daily morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) transport on school days using a suitably sized, road‑worthy registered bus.
The specific service was listed as Canunda to Millicent High School, covering 56 kms per day using a 24‑seat bus.
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