Operation of Local Bus Services 9 & 9A (Derby–Ockbrook/Borrowash) by Littles Travel Ltd
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Local Bus Services 9 & 9A (Derby–Ockbrook/Borrowash) by Littles Travel Ltd
Awarded 02 Feb 2026
Awarded02 Feb 2026
Value£234,000.00
SupplierLittles Travel Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 11mo1y 8mo term, 46% elapsed
Awarded 2 Feb 2026Expires 30 Sept 2027
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Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Littles Travel Ltd for the operation of local bus services 9 and 9A, connecting Derby with Ockbrook and Borrowash, under the PLACE059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System.
The contract value is £234,000.
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