Operation of Local and School Bus Services for Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Local and School Bus Services for Derbyshire County Council
Awarded 03 Sep 2024
Awarded03 Sep 2024
Value£976,664.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 2y 10mo5y term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 3 Sept 2024Expires 2 Sept 2029
About
Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Johnson Bros Tours Ltd, Bentleys Coaches, and Ashbourne Community Transport for the operation of local or school bus services under PTS 248, comprising six lots.
Lots 1 to 3 cover Primary School Swimming Transport, commencing 16 September 2024, while Lots 4 to 6 provide Home to School Transport services, commencing 4 September 2024.
All contracts operate for three years, with an option to extend for a further two years (five years total).
The contract value is AUD 976,664.
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Operation of Local and School Bus Services for Derbyshire County Council
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