Award of Bus Services Contract for Local, School, and Park & Ride Routes to Plymouth Citybus and First South West Ltd
Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Bus Services Contract for Local, School, and Park & Ride Routes to Plymouth Citybus and First South West Ltd
Awarded 01 Apr 2020
Awarded01 Apr 2020
Value£150,000,000.00
AgencyCornwall Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 5mo8y term, 83% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2020Expires 31 Mar 2028
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Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Plymouth Citybus and First South West Ltd for bus services, including local buses, school buses, and park & ride services.
The contract was procured under PCR 2015 using an RFQ process, with a total value of £150,000,000.
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