Award of Local Bus, Home-to-School Transport, and SEN Taxi Services by Welland Procurement Unit
Welland Procurement Unit · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Local Bus, Home-to-School Transport, and SEN Taxi Services by Welland Procurement Unit
Awarded 07 Aug 2016
Awarded07 Aug 2016
Value£1,994,135.00
AgencyWelland Procurement Unit
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 3y 3mo ago7y term
Awarded 7 Aug 2016Expired 6 Aug 2023
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Welland Procurement Unit awarded a contract to Centrebus East Ltd, Coach and Bus Services Leicester Ltd, Mark Bland Travel Ltd, Dial-a-carz, Berridge Taxis, Reids Taxis, Wades Cars, Kane & Barry Private Hire, 1st Call County Taxis, and Abacus Coaches for local buses, home-to-school and college transport, and social care transport via bus, coach, and taxi services, including routes requiring wheelchair access and SEN taxis with escorts holding first aid qualifications and DBS checks.
The contract, valued at £1,994,135, covers five lots: local buses, education buses, special taxi routes, taxi contracts, and price per mile.
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Award of Local Bus, Home-to-School Transport, and SEN Taxi Services by Welland Procurement Unit
Won by Centrebus East Ltd,Coach and Bus Services Leicester Ltd,Mark Bland Travel Ltd,Dial-a-carz,Berridge Taxis,Reids Taxis,Wades Cars,Kane & Barry Private Hire,1st Call County Taxis,Abacus Coaches · Welland Procurement Unit
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