Published date: 7 August 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 September 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Public road transport services - 60112000

  • Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN356782-94116015

Published date

7 August 2018

Closing date

4 September 2018

Contract start date

7 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Victoria Stone

Address

County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom

Email

victoria.stone@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk