Devon County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Home-to-School Transport Contracts under DCC Passenger Transport DPS (Lot 1)

Awarded 24 Feb 2025

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Awarded24 Feb 2025
Value£529,131.00
SupplierKingdoms Tours Ltd,Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 4mo5y term, 34% elapsed
Awarded 24 Feb 2025Expires 2 Mar 2030

About

Devon County Council awarded a contract to Kingdoms Tours Ltd and Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd for the supply and provision of one or more home-to-school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars, under Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15).

The projected duration of each contract is five years, subject to the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract, which allow either the contractor or DCC to give notice to terminate at any time.

The contract value is £529,131.

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