Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Awarded 17 Mar 2025

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Awarded17 Mar 2025
Value£5,100,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 4mo5y term, 33% elapsed
Awarded 17 Mar 2025Expires 16 Mar 2030

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to CENTREBUS LTD for the provision of local bus services, including open public bus service routes and demand-responsive transport (DDRT) in the Charnwood and Harborough areas.

The contract value is AUD 5,100,000.

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