Award of School Bus Service 14/519 Pilton to Shepton Mallet and Strode College
SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of School Bus Service 14/519 Pilton to Shepton Mallet and Strode College
Awarded 31 Aug 2025
Awarded31 Aug 2025
Value£344.00
SupplierLibra Travel
AgencySOMERSET COUNCIL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 9mo4y 11mo term, 24% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2025Expires 30 July 2030
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SOMERSET COUNCIL awarded a contract to Libra Travel for the provision of school bus service 14/519, operating Monday to Friday on college and school days only between Pilton, Shepton Mallet, and Strode College.
The service requires a minimum overall capacity of 50 and is set to begin on 1 September 2025, with a contract end date of 31 July 2030.
Somerset Council retains an option to extend the contract by a period of 12 months.
The contract value is £344.
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Award of School Bus Service 14/519 Pilton to Shepton Mallet and Strode College
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