Award

SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Bus Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2024 at 10:17

Tender

27 Jul 2022 at 15:16

Planning

22 Apr 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has completed the award process for the contract titled "Electric Fastrack Bus Services" within the services industry category. The contract involves the operation of electric Fastrack bus services, including managing staff recruitment, high-quality customer service, and maintenance of an electric bus fleet. The award has been given to London General Transport Services Ltd. The procurement method used was "Competitive procedure with negotiation". The contract value is £120,000,000, and it was signed on 2nd June 2023.

This tender for electric Fastrack bus services could provide opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services and utility services. Companies well-suited to compete are those experienced in managing large bus fleets, providing customer service at scale, and procuring and maintaining electric vehicles. The tender covers the Fastrack Kent Thameside network and may expand to include similar services. Potential bidders must adhere to high customer service standards and be prepared for ongoing fleet maintenance responsibilities.

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Notice Title

SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Bus Services

Notice Description

The Council requires a utility services contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services, including: * Fastrack bus depot - The bus operator will be required to provide the primary operational base for Fastrack staff and vehicles, with suitable facilities for both. * Resource management - The bus operator will be required to manage staff recruitment, staff retention, and customer service levels. * High quality customer service - The bus operator will be required to meet high customer service standards, as well as driver and vehicle quality standards. * Dedicated electric bus fleet - The bus operator will procure and manage a new fleet of electric buses dedicated to providing Fastrack services. * Ticketing services - The bus operator will receive and manage payment for bus tickets on-bus and off-bus. * Electric Vehicle repairs and maintenance - The bus operator will be responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the electric bus fleet. The initial scope of the contract will be limited to the operation of the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the option of modifying the contract to include the option of Fastrack Dover network (or similar cross-boundary services in/around Kent) at any stage throughout the contract period. A full specification of the required services will be shared with successful Candidates as part of the Invitation to Tender. KCC will reserve the right to extend the Contract Period on one or more occasion (by three months' notice in writing served by KCC on the bus operator) provided the aggregate of any such extensions do not extend beyond an additional 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a utility services contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services, including: * Fastrack bus depot - The bus operator will be required to provide the primary operational base for Fastrack staff and vehicles, with suitable facilities for both. * Resource management - The bus operator will be required to manage staff recruitment, staff retention, and customer service levels. * High quality customer service - The bus operator will be required to meet high customer service standards, as well as driver and vehicle quality standards. * Dedicated electric bus fleet - The bus operator will procure and manage a new fleet of electric buses dedicated to providing Fastrack services. * Ticketing services - The bus operator will receive and manage payment for bus tickets on-bus and off-bus. * Electric Vehicle repairs and maintenance - The bus operator will be responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the electric bus fleet. The initial scope of the contract will be limited to the operation of the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the option of modifying the contract to include the option of Fastrack Dover network (or similar cross-boundary services in/around Kent) at any stage throughout the contract period. A full specification of the required services will be shared with successful Candidates as part of the Invitation to Tender. KCC will reserve the right to extend the Contract Period on one or more occasion (by three months' notice in writing served by KCC on the bus operator) provided the aggregate of any such extensions do not extend beyond an additional 5 years.

Renewal: KCC will reserve the right to extend the Contract Period on one or more occasion (by three months' notice in writing served by KCC on the bus operator) provided the aggregate of any such extensions do not extend beyond an additional 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032faf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003816-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Milly Massy
Contact Email
milly.massy@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000422036

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON GENERAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

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