Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Local Bus Service Contracts in Milton Keynes to Arriva and Red Rose Travel

Awarded 29 Oct 2016

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Awarded29 Oct 2016
Value£0.00
SupplierArriva the Shires & Essex,Red Rose Travel
AgencyMilton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site
RegionSouth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 8y ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 29 Oct 2016Expired 29 Oct 2018

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Milton Keynes Council awarded local bus service contracts to Arriva the Shires & Essex and Red Rose Travel for various routes in Milton Keynes.

Arriva the Shires & Essex secured three contracts: Lot 5 Contract 1364 Service 14 (Monday–Saturday) valued at £97,300; Lot 6 Contract 1365 Service 14 (Sundays and Public Holidays) valued at £27,440; and Lot 26 Contract 1385 Service 43 (Monday–Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays) valued at £234,070.

Red Rose Travel secured three contracts: Lot 11 Contract 1370 Service 23 (Monday–Saturday) valued at £91,840; Lot 17 Contract 1376 Services 30 and 31 (Monday–Friday) valued at £169,500; and Lot 22 Contract 1381 Service 37 (Monday–Saturday) valued at £15,060.

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