Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
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Operation of 9 School Bus Routes in Derbyshire

Awarded 07 Sep 2025

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Awarded 7 Sept 2025Expires 6 Sept 2028

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to GLOVERS COACHES LTD, Andrew`s of Tideswell, D W Coaches, Linburg Touring Ltd, VIKING COACHES.COM LTD t/as Viking Coaches, Smiths of Marple, E Coaches of Alfreton, Little Transport Ltd, and Ashley Travel Limited for the operation of school bus services across nine lots, in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985.

The 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 AUD 914,977.5.

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