Operation of Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey Bus Service
SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey Bus Service
Awarded 20 Apr 2025
Awarded20 Apr 2025
Value£424.05
SupplierFirst South West Ltd
AgencySOMERSET COUNCIL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 20 Apr 2025Expired 3 Apr 2026
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Somerset Council awarded a contract to First South West Ltd for the operation of the Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey bus service, running Monday to Saturday all year round with no services on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
The contract, valued at AUD 424.05, includes an option to extend by up to two further periods of 12 months if funding allows.
Patronage for January 2024 to December 2024 was 37,763.
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Operation of Bridgwater-Cannington-Nether Stowey Bus Service
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