Tender: Local Bus Services Contracts (6 Lots) — 2‑Year Term Starting 28 Feb 2027

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The Authority is seeking suppliers for multiple local bus service contracts across six distinct lots, with contracts anticipated to commence on 28 February 2027 (or such other date as agreed). The initial contract term is 2 years and the estimated contract value for the initial term across the six lots is between £4,000,000 and £4,400,000 excluding VAT. Bidders may bid for individual lots or any combination of lots; lots have been grouped to achieve best value and economies of scale. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the contracts by up to 1 year and 4 months, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, continued need for the services, availability of funding and compliance with governance and legislative requirements; if all extension options are exercised the maximum term is 3 years and 4 months and the maximum contract value is £7,020,000 excluding VAT.