Award of School Bus Transport Services (PTS 256) by Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of School Bus Transport Services (PTS 256) by Derbyshire County Council
Awarded 21 Apr 2025
Awarded21 Apr 2025
Value£2,867,300.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 6mo5y term, 31% elapsed
Awarded 21 Apr 2025Expires 20 Apr 2030
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Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Ashbourne Community Transport, De-luxe coach services ltd, First South Yorkshire Ltd, Erewash Community Transport, Bentleys Coaches, Hawkes Tours (Derby) LTD, VIKING COACHES.COM LTD t/as Viking Coaches, and Linb for the operation of school bus services under PTS 256, comprising 15 lots, in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985.
The services commenced on 22 April 2025, with all lots operating for a period of three years and an option to extend for a further two years.
The contract value is £2,867,300.
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Award of School Bus Transport Services (PTS 256) by Derbyshire County Council
Won by Ashbourne Community Transport,De-luxe coach services ltd,First South Yorkshire Ltd,Erewash Community Transport,Bentleys Coaches,Hawkes Tours (Derby) LTD,VIKING COACHES.COM LTD t/as Viking Coaches,Linburg Touring Ltd,Crosslow Lane Coaches,Stagecoach East Midlands · Derbyshire County Council
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