Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Operation of Derbyshire Connect Shopping Bus Service for Elderly and Disabled Residents

Awarded 30 Sep 2023

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Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£926,626.40
SupplierAshbourne Community Transport,Derbyshire Community Transport
AgencyDerbyshire County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expired 30 Mar 2026

About

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Ashbourne Community Transport and Derbyshire Community Transport for the operation of the Derbyshire Connect Shopping Bus service, a once-a-week 'gate to gate' transport service for elderly and disabled residents to local town centres or major supermarkets and other essential services.

The service has been funded by the council since 2017, and this retendered contract runs from 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2026, with a contract value of £926,626.4.

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