Bus and Coach Contingency Provision for 2022 Commonwealth Games in West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedBus and Coach Contingency Provision for 2022 Commonwealth Games in West Midlands
Awarded 24 Jul 2022
Awarded24 Jul 2022
Value£4,068,958.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 3mo ago15d term
Awarded 24 July 2022Expired 8 Aug 2022
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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Adventure Travel, Berrys Coaches (Taunton) Ltd, Chalkwell Coach Hire, Coach Events Services Ltd, First South West Limited, Go South Coast Ltd, Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel, and London Gener for bus and coach contingency services during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the West Midlands.
The contract, valued at AUD 4,068,958, aimed to provide additional bus services within the region and shuttle services between venues, city centres, and Park & Ride sites, as well as additional coach capacity from towns and cities across the UK to replace rail connections in case of industrial action.
The procurement was conducted via a VEAT notice to secure operators rapidly, ensuring resources were mobilised by 23 July 2022 for driver route training and opening ceremony rehearsals.
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Bus and Coach Contingency Provision for 2022 Commonwealth Games in West Midlands
Won by Adventure Travel,Berrys Coaches (Taunton) Ltd,Chalkwell Coach Hire,Coach Events Services Ltd,First South West Limited,Go South Coast Ltd,Holmeswood Coaches Ltd,Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel,London General Transport Services Limited,Newport Transport Ltd,R.E Morris & Sons Ltd,Reading Buses,Stephensons of Essex,Dews Coaches,D&G Bus Ltd,Notts & Derby Buses,Peoplebus Ltd,Roberts Travel Group,West Midlands Travel Ltd · West Midlands Combined Authority
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