Milton Keynes Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Hire of 29 Minibuses for Milton Keynes Council via ESPO Framework 218_21

Awarded 01 Apr 2023

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Awarded01 Apr 2023
Value£833,064.09
RegionSouth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Apr 2023Expired 31 Mar 2026

Milton Keynes Council awarded a contract to London Hire Ltd for the hire of 29 minibuses under the ESPO Framework 218_21 (Contract Hire/Lease of Specialist Vehicles, Lot 6 – Minibuses).

The contract covers vehicle hire, livery, maintenance, servicing and repairs (including tyre replacements), breakdown recovery, vehicle decommissioning, and vehicle tax.

Vehicles are to be delivered to and based at various locations across the Borough of Milton Keynes.

The contract value is AUD 833,064.09.

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