Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Local Bus Services Contracts by Durham County Council

Awarded 28 Jan 2018

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Awarded28 Jan 2018
Value£2,200,000.00
SupplierGO NORTH EAST,Hodgson Coach Operators Limited,GRAHAMS MOTOR SERVICS/EDEN BUS SERVICS
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y ago4y 9mo term
Awarded 28 Jan 2018Expired 29 Oct 2022

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to Go North East, Hodgson Coach Operators Limited, and Grahams Motor Services/Eden Bus Services for local bus services and other public transport services.

The contracts cover full-day services Monday to Friday or Monday to Saturday, evening journeys, peak-time services, and some school travel journeys.

Most contracts require buses with a minimum of 16 seats, and vehicles must be wheelchair accessible unless specified otherwise.

The contracts operate on a cost-based agreement where fares revenue belongs to Durham County Council, and contractors are paid a fixed price per day without revenue risk.

The procurement was issued under an Open OJEU Procedure under Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and TUPE will apply in relation to route 3763.

The contract value is AUD 2,200,000.

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