Award of Kick-Start Funding for Interurban Commercial Bus Service in North Somerset
North Somerset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Kick-Start Funding for Interurban Commercial Bus Service in North Somerset
Awarded 29 Apr 2017
Awarded29 Apr 2017
Value£240,000.00
SupplierFirst Somerset and Avon Ltd
AgencyNorth Somerset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7y 6mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 29 Apr 2017Expired 28 Apr 2019
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North Somerset Council awarded a contract to First Somerset and Avon Ltd for kick-start funding to strengthen the core inter-urban bus network in North Somerset by providing new or enhanced services.
The funding aimed to kick-start service enhancements that would result in passenger growth across the inter-urban bus network, leading to greater commercial viability following the funding period.
The contract value was £240,000.
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