Award of Local Bus Service Contracts in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Local Bus Service Contracts in Buckinghamshire
Awarded 24 Feb 2025
Awarded24 Feb 2025
Value£2,051,000.00
AgencyBuckinghamshire Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 4mo1y 12mo term, 85% elapsed
Awarded 24 Feb 2025Expires 23 Feb 2027
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Buckinghamshire Council awarded contracts to Red Rose Travel Ltd and Carousel Buses Ltd for the provision of local bus services under the Transport Act 1985.
The contracts cover four separate lots: Lot NL131 for services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a minimum capacity of 29, awarded to Red Rose Travel Ltd; and Lots SL71, SL34, and SL39 for services 71, 73, 34, 27, 39, and 577 with a minimum capacity of 28, awarded to Carousel Buses Ltd.
Each lot has an initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year.
The total contract value of AUD 2,051,000 covers all four lots for the initial 2-year term only.
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Award of Local Bus Service Contracts in Buckinghamshire
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