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Background:

This report provided details of the proposed Yellow and Local Bus service contracts.

It was noted that, in contrast with previous practice, both the Yellow and Local Bus contracts had been amalgamated and tendered together as one procurement exercise. This was designed to maximise opportunities for economies. The process was run through an OJEU open procedure in order to appeal to the largest market available with the understanding that there were a finite number of capable contractors.

The contract was made up of 48 individual Local Bus routes and 9 Yellow Bus routes and the outcome of the tender process was set out in the exempt appendix accompanying the report.

The Strategic Procurement Board had considered this report on 22 April 2014 and supported the recommendations set out in the report.

An exempt appendix contains key information in respects of financial analysis.

Reasons:

The decisions are made due to the cost savings to the Council and the improved service that this would provide.