Provision of Public Bus Seats for Eligible Students on School Transport Routes
Somerset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Public Bus Seats for Eligible Students on School Transport Routes
Awarded 01 Sep 2021
Awarded01 Sep 2021
Value£100,000.00
SupplierFirst West of England Limited
AgencySomerset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 2mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Sept 2021Expired 31 Aug 2022
About
Somerset Council awarded a contract to First West of England Limited for the provision of public bus seats for students entitled to free school transport on routes that coincide with public bus routes, with the council paying for the tickets.
The contract, valued at £100,000, was procured under PCR 2015 using an RFQ process.
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Provision of Public Bus Seats for Eligible Students on School Transport Routes
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