Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Cornwall Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- First South West Ltd
- Value
- £4,354,692.96
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Vehicles & transport equipment · Electric buses (CPV 34144910)
- Region
- South West
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date16 Jan 2025
- Published2 Apr 2025Published 76 days after the contract date
Description
The Council is inviting interested bidders to tender for our Truro Park & Ride Bus Service, which it aims to be seen as the mode of travel choice for residents, visitors and commuters when accessing Truro. We are seeking an Operator that will share our vision that the Truro Park & Ride is a flagship service, offering a reliable, regular and affordable travel option in to Truro. \r \r The Service route encompasses key destinations including Truro College, the Royal Cornwall Hospital, New County Hall and the City centre. This high frequency service currently operates from 6:30am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Buses operate between 10 and 15 minute intervals during peak times to suit the needs of commuters and those visiting Truro. \r \r The Council currently own 8 buses which are leased to the operator to provide the service with dedicated vehicles - this is included in the contract price. Vehicles are maintained, fuelled and insured by the operator. The service completes circa 60,000 …
About the supplier
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