Award of Non-Commercial Bus Services Contract to D J Watts Coach Travel Ltd and Stagecoach Devon Ltd by Torbay Council
TORBAY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Non-Commercial Bus Services Contract to D J Watts Coach Travel Ltd and Stagecoach Devon Ltd by Torbay Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£2,000,000.00
AgencyTORBAY COUNCIL
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 5y 5mo8y term, 33% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2032
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Torbay Council awarded a contract to D J Watts Coach Travel Ltd and Stagecoach Devon Ltd for non-commercial bus services.
The contract, valued at £2,000,000, aimed to retain the existing bus service network in accordance with the Council's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and enhance it with improvements to service levels, including operating to key locations not currently served.
The improvements included increased frequency, additional services covering earlier and later times and weekends, and the use of modern, low floor, zero or low emission vehicles.
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