Award of Special Educational Needs Transport Services in Ulverston to Carefree Travel Ltd
Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Special Educational Needs Transport Services in Ulverston to Carefree Travel Ltd
Awarded 31 Aug 2018
Awarded31 Aug 2018
Value£121,600.00
SupplierCarefree Travel Ltd
AgencyCumbria County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5y 2mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expired 30 Aug 2021
About
Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to Carefree Travel Ltd for the provision of Special Educational Needs passenger transport services in the Ulverston area.
The service required wheelchair-accessible vehicles with a minimum of four seats and a passenger assistant, delivered via taxi, minibus, or coach.
The contract value was £121,600.
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