Award of Subsidised Bus Service Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Subsidised Bus Service Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 05 Jan 2025
Awarded05 Jan 2025
Value£35,430,890.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 2mo5y term, 37% elapsed
Awarded 5 Jan 2025Expires 5 Jan 2030
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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Banga Buses, Carolean Coaches Limited, Diamond Bus Limited, Silverline Landflight Limited, Stevensons Bus Services Limited, Walsall Community Transport, and West Midlands Travel Limited for the provision of subsidised bus services across the West Midlands, commencing 5 January 2025.
The aggregated value of all 32 separate contracts awarded to seven suppliers is AUD 35,430,890.
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Award of Subsidised Bus Service Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
Won by Banga Buses,Carolean Coaches Limited,Diamond Bus Limited,Silverline Landflight Limited,Stevensons Bus Services Limited,Walsall Community Transport,West Midlands Travel Limited · West Midlands Combined Authority
£35.4Mawarded
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