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title: "Supported Bus Contracts 2022"
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# Supported Bus Contracts 2022

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b4e4ec-52a1-46f7-987a-8acc2d1bb326

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## Summary

The Medway Council is launching a tender for the "Supported Bus Contracts 2022," aimed at commissioning bus operators to provide various bus routes in Medway, including the MY Yellow School Bus service. The procurement process is currently active and will follow an open procedure. The tender submission period closes on 13 April 2022, and the contracts awarded will have an initial duration of 8 years, extendable to a maximum of 10 years. The contract value is set at £15 million, categorised under transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in public transport and school transportation. Companies equipped to handle large-scale transport operations, including both established operators and newer ventures with innovative approaches, would be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a local authority.

## Notice

Medway Council ('the Authority') wish to commission a bus operator / operators to undertake a number of bus routes across Medway. This commission also includes contracts for the provision of the MY Yellow School Bus service. Full details are set out in the specification document. The Contracts awarded will be for an initial period of 8 years with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, up to a total of 10 years. The maximum contract term will therefore be 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dffea0c-2a2f-4a71-a708-164a29254aa3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2022 - 27 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dffea0c-2a2f-4a71-a708-164a29254aa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dffea0c-2a2f-4a71-a708-164a29254aa3
  8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4279c973-bd9e-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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