Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Pupil Referral Unit in Barrow

Awarded 31 Aug 2018

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Awarded31 Aug 2018

Value£91,200.00

SupplierCarefree

AgencyCumbria County Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 5y 2mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expired 30 Aug 2021

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Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to Carefree for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Pupil Referral Units in the Barrow area.

The service required a minimum of 16 seats and a passenger assistant.

The contract value was £91,200.

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