Shutterstock ARGYLL and Bute Council’s local procurement spend for 2025/26 was £71.8 million, with just over 25% of all contracts being awarded to local suppliers. This represents 5% above the local authority’s target. In instances where a local supplier placed a bid, 78% of the bids were successful. In addition, 96 local sub-contractors were used within 23 contracts. Eight contracts were also awarded to local main contractors. A great deal of w…
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