SOMERSET COUNCIL · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of College Bus Service for Bridgwater College and Cannington College by First South West Ltd

Awarded 31 Aug 2025

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Awarded31 Aug 2025

Value£384.11

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 a college bus service connecting Rockwell Green with Bridgwater College and Cannington College.

The service operates Monday to Friday on college days only, with no service on Saturdays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays.

Average monthly patronage between September 2024 and May 2025 was 1,438.

The service is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2025 and end on 30 June 2028.

The contract value is £384.11.

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