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title: "SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4894a84e-d95e-4a91-8ddd-2d28468bb451

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b02d4-99ea-421e-9acb-c8a27902793b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £936,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £936,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b02d4-99ea-421e-9acb-c8a27902793b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263b02d4-99ea-421e-9acb-c8a27902793b
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce94331e-f896-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Award Notice

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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