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title: "Supported Bus Contracts 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031eff"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-08"
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# Supported Bus Contracts 2022

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031eff

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## Summary

Medway Council is seeking to commission a bus operator or operators for the "Supported Bus Contracts 2022", covering various bus routes across Medway, including the MY Yellow School Bus service. This tender is currently in the active phase, having a total contract value of £15,000,000 and will be conducted through an open procurement method. The submission period ends on 13 April 2022, with bids opening on 14 April 2022. The awarded contracts will initially span 8 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, making the maximum duration 10 years, concluding by 27 August 2032.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for bus operators and service providers looking to expand their business within the transport services sector. Companies that specialise in public transportation logistics, those providing school transport solutions, or organisations capable of delivering a reliable bus service would be particularly well-suited to participate. The long contract term ensures stability and a consistent revenue stream, making it an attractive prospect for qualified bidders.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: The Contract 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 to 27th August 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006246-2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006246-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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