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title: "SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service"
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# SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37cf0978-8448-4b8a-8122-8424a80f4254

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the tender titled "SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service," initiated by Kent County Council. This service falls under the public road transport sector, specifically catering to the Gravesham and Dartford areas in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the active stage, will accept submissions until 4th September 2018. The contract is set to commence on 7th April 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2022, with an estimated value of £1 GBP. The procurement method employed is a selective process and follows a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those with capabilities to operate high-quality bus services and utilise vehicles with low emission levels. Firms focused on providing reliable transport solutions would be well-suited to compete, as the successful tenderer will handle all operational costs while retaining revenue from ticket sales. Given the emphasis on enhancing the service's quality and efficiency, businesses aiming to grow within the transport sector should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Fastrack B is a high quality bus service and part of the Bus Rapid Transport System branding. The Service operates in the Gravesham / Dartford area on a high frequency timetable from Monday to Sunday inclusive. The network provides a fast and reliable service supporting the brand reputation and standards with a Peak Vehicle Requirement of 12/13 vehicles to provide essential access to businesses, education, healthcare and shopping facilities. To fulfil this contract the successful operator will require high specification vehicles with minimum emission levels to ensure delivery of both a reliable service and brand reputation standards. The Council wishes to maximise an income for the use of the dedicated busway route to fund further development. The successful operator will be responsible for all operating costs while retaining all revenue attributed from ticket sales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e465c5bf-9567-4c0a-abc9-75dc35bf4a65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e465c5bf-9567-4c0a-abc9-75dc35bf4a65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e465c5bf-9567-4c0a-abc9-75dc35bf4a65
  7th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce94331e-f896-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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