Award

SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2019 at 15:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council awarding the contract for the "SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service" in the public road transport services industry, specifically within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 24th July 2019, following an open procurement method, with a contract period set to commence on 4th August 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £936,700, and the tender period ended on 26th March 2019.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in public transport services, including bus operators capable of delivering high-frequency services with low-emission vehicles. The contract requires the operator to manage all operational costs while retaining passenger income, thereby allowing those with financial resilience and operational expertise to thrive in this expanding sector. Given the nature of the service, companies with experience in public transport and an understanding of the relevant regulatory environments would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

Notice Description

This notice is to publish the award of the Fastrack B Bus Service which forms an integral part of the local area's transport offer providing essential access to key businesses, education, healthcare and shopping with employment opportunities in the Gravesham and Dartford area. The Fastrack network is well established and provides fast, reliable and efficient transport across Kent Thameside using a route which includes dedicated Busways and traffic priority measures within a growth area undergoing significant development and regeneration. The service runs Monday to Sunday to a high frequency timetable with a Peak Vehicle Requirement of 12/13 vehicles to provide essential access to businesses, education, healthcare and shopping facilities. A high specification vehicle with minimum emission levels will maintain both a reliable service and brand reputation standards. The opportunity included running the Fastrack B Bus Service with the operator absorbing all operational costs, retaining all income from passengers, and paying the Council a fee per bus travelling on the specified Fastrack busway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4894a84e-d95e-4a91-8ddd-2d28468bb451
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b02d4-99ea-421e-9acb-c8a27902793b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£936,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£936,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Stone
Contact Email
victoria.stone@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE

Further Information

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