Decision - Retender of Supported Bus Service Contracts

To request approval to retender the supported buses contracts for school and socially necessary routes

1) That Committee grants delegated authority to the Executive Director Economy Environment & Culture to extend the existing contract for supported school bus services up to and including 4 September 2025 and agree any necessary amendments to such contract. 2) That Committee grants delegated authority to the Executive Director Economy Environment & Culture: 1) to procure and award the supported bus service contracts referred to in paragraph 3.4 of this report for a term of four years with the option to extend for a further four years. 2) to extend such contracts for period(s) of up to a total maximum of four years should the Director consider it appropriate at the relevant time.

The appendix summarises council-supported school bus routes and details improvements to supported bus services operated by Brighton & Hove Buses, Compass Travel and The Big Lemon. Improvements include increased frequencies, new evening and Sunday services, route changes and the withdrawal of service 57.