Provision of Park & Ride Passenger Transport Services in Taunton
Somerset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Park & Ride Passenger Transport Services in Taunton
Awarded 06 Jul 2021
Awarded06 Jul 2021
Value£3,900,000.00
SupplierFirst South West Ltd
AgencySomerset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4mo ago5y term
Awarded 6 July 2021Expired 5 July 2026
About
Somerset County Council awarded a contract to First South West Ltd for the operation of a Park & Ride bus service connecting Silk Mills and Taunton Gateway parking sites to Taunton Town Centre.
The contract, valued at AUD 3,900,000, includes supervision and management duties to ensure service delivery to required standards.
The service was procured under a Cost or Subsidy Contract, with suppliers permitted to bid for either or both options under separate Lots, but the Authority awarded only one Lot.
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