Operation of 13 School Bus Routes for Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of 13 School Bus Routes for Derbyshire County Council
Awarded 04 Sep 2025
Awarded04 Sep 2025
Value£3,560,562.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 10mo2y 12mo term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 4 Sept 2025Expires 31 Aug 2028
About
Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Harpurs Coaches Ltd, Hawkes Tours (Derby) LTD, Linburg Touring Ltd, Central Travel (Woodville) Ltd, Midland Classic, and Andrew's of Tideswell for the operation of school bus services under PLACE888ET PTS266, comprising 13 lots in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985.
Routes commenced on 8 and 15 September 2025 for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years (five years in total).
The contract value is £3,560,562.
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Operation of 13 School Bus Routes for Derbyshire County Council
Won by Harpurs Coaches Ltd,Hawkes Tours (Derby) LTD,Linburg Touring Ltd,Central Travel (Woodville) Ltd,Midland Classic,Andrew's of Tideswell · Derbyshire County Council
£3.6Mawarded
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