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Contract for the Provision of Rail Warrants

Staffordshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Staffordshire County Council

Buyer Address: 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,, Stafford, UKG24, ST16 2DH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
240000.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 19:47
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
15 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
63711000 - Support services for railway transport
Region
n/a
Awarded To
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract relates to the provision of rail warrants which are issued to service users. The provision of rail warrants is essential as travel warrants are still widely used and provide an efficient and flexible facility for use with families. Purchasing rail travel for vulnerable people etc, where the usual account options would not be suitable £60,000 per annum, £240,000 over 4 years and does not attract VAT.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Contract for the Provision of Rail Warrants

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