Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Services in Harborough, Charnwood, and NW Leicestershire

Awarded 01 Jun 2025

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Awarded01 Jun 2025
Value£5,303,500.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 7mo5y term, 29% elapsed
Awarded 1 June 2025Expires 31 May 2030

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Arriva Midlands Ltd, Centrebus, and LA Travel (Midlands) LTD for the provision of Local Bus Services (LBS) in Market Harborough and Loughborough Town, as part of Phase 3 of the LBS and Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) tender.

The contract value is £5,303,500.

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