Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Open Public Bus Services in Harborough Area to Mark Bland Private Ltd

Awarded 01 Jun 2025

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Awarded01 Jun 2025
Value£44,233.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 June 2025Expired 30 May 2026

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Mark Bland Private Ltd for open public bus services in the Harborough area, under the Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2.

The contract value is £44,233.

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