Provision of Buzzabout DRT Service in Northern Lowestoft
East Suffolk Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Buzzabout DRT Service in Northern Lowestoft
Awarded 01 Sep 2024
Awarded01 Sep 2024
Value£43,890.00
SupplierBact community transport
AgencyEast Suffolk Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 1 Sept 2024Expired 31 Mar 2026
About
East Suffolk Council awarded a contract to Bact community transport for the provision of the Buzzabout demand responsive transport (DRT) service.
The service operates two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) from 08:30 to 16:30, covering the northern parishes of Lowestoft including Lound, Blundeston, Somerleyton, Gunton St Peters, and north of Lowestoft.
The contract is subject to Section 22 licensing, for which the operator must apply or update as required.
The contract value was AUD 43,890.
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