Medicines Discovery Catapult · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Transport Service Between Alderley Park and Manchester to Orion Travel Coaches Ltd

Awarded 31 Jul 2020

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Awarded31 Jul 2020
Value£50,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5y 8mo ago7mo term
Awarded 31 July 2020Expired 28 Feb 2021

Medicines Discovery Catapult awarded a contract to Orion Travel Coaches Ltd for a transport service between the site at Alderley Park, Cheshire, and the centre of Manchester.

The service was procured to attract and retain staff.

The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded through a below-threshold, closed competitive procurement.

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