SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract

Awarded

Operation of Taunton–Chard Bus Service (14/099) by Hatch Green Coaches

Awarded 06 Apr 2025

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Awarded06 Apr 2025

Value£610.87

SupplierHatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches

AgencySOMERSET COUNCIL

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed

Awarded 6 Apr 2025Expires 2 Apr 2027

About

Somerset Council awarded a contract to Hatch Green Garage Ltd T/A Hatch Green Coaches for the operation of the Taunton–Chard bus service (14/099).

The service runs Monday to Saturday only, with no services on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

All vehicles must be equipped with compliant Electronic Ticket Machines and meet Public Service Vehicle accessibility regulations.

The contract starts on 7th April 2025 and ends on 3rd April 2027, with an option for Somerset Council to extend by up to 12 months for a period of 2 years, subject to funding.

The price is based on an overall minimum vehicle capacity of 50 passengers.

Patronage between October 2023 and September 2024 was 45,233.

The contract value is £610.87.

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