Milton Keynes City Council · Awarded contract
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Demand Responsive Transport Service Operation and Software by ViaVan for Milton Keynes City Council

Awarded 01 Apr 2025

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Awarded01 Apr 2025
Value£5,400,000.00
SupplierViaVan
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2025Expires 31 Mar 2027

Milton Keynes City Council awarded a contract to ViaVan for the provision of a Demand Responsive Transport Service, including the operation and software to run the service.

The service will use a mobile app provided by ViaVan, as well as web and phone options for customers, with calls booked at the time of travel.

ViaVan will supply all vehicles and drivers.

This is a minimum subsidy contract where ViaVan retains fare box income and takes the revenue risk.

Service users will be directed to a commercial bus route where viable.

The contract value is AUD 5,400,000.

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