Purchase of Commercial Bus Network Season Tickets for Student Transport
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedPurchase of Commercial Bus Network Season Tickets for Student Transport
Awarded 31 Aug 2024
Awarded31 Aug 2024
Value£90,000.00
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 3mo ago11mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2024Expired 30 July 2025
About
Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Midland Red (South) Ltd t/a Stagecoach Midlands for the acquisition of a batch of scholars season tickets for use of the commercial bus network by students eligible for free school transport.
The contract, valued at AUD 90,000, was identified as the most cost-effective way of transporting students from home to school, leveraging Stagecoach's extensive local bus network across the Borough.
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Purchase of Commercial Bus Network Season Tickets for Student Transport
Won by MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD t/a STAGECOACH MIDLANDS · Bedford Borough Council
£90Kawarded
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