Operation of Public Bus Route 14/625 Taunton–Bridgwater College–Cannington College
SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Public Bus Route 14/625 Taunton–Bridgwater College–Cannington College
Awarded 31 Aug 2025
Awarded31 Aug 2025
Value£290.94
SupplierFirst South West Ltd
AgencySOMERSET COUNCIL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 8mo2y 10mo term, 42% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2025Expires 29 June 2028
About
Somerset Council awarded a contract to First South West Ltd for the operation of public service route 14/625 connecting Taunton, Bridgwater College, and Cannington College.
The service operates Monday to Friday on college days only, with no service on Saturdays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays.
The contract commenced on 1 September 2025 and ends on 30 June 2028, with Somerset Council retaining an option to extend by 12 months up to 2 years if funding allows.
The contract value is £290.94.
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