Award of Subsidised Bus Services Contract to Howards Travel Services by Merseytravel
Merseytravel · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Subsidised Bus Services Contract to Howards Travel Services by Merseytravel
Awarded 20 Jan 2025
Awarded20 Jan 2025
Value£279,000.00
SupplierHowards Travel Services
AgencyMerseytravel
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 2mo ago1y 8mo term
Awarded 20 Jan 2025Expired 5 Sept 2026
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Merseytravel awarded a contract to Howards Travel Services for the provision of subsidised bus services under Lots 1 (T5599) and 2 (T5600).
The contract commenced on 27 October 2024 and is set to end on 6 September 2026, with an option to extend for up to a total period of 3 years.
The contract value is £279,000.
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