Bristol City Council · Awarded contract

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Supply of Active Travel Bus Taster Tickets by First Bus UK to Bristol City Council

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026

Value£150,000.00

SupplierFirst Bus UK

AgencyBristol City Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Expires in 5mo12mo term, 60% elapsed

Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027

About

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to First Bus UK for the supply of taster bus tickets to the public from April 2026 to March 2027 as part of the CAZ project.

The contract, valued at £150,000, was procured under the PA 2023 regime via a process with competition absent.

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