Tenders for the Provision of Local Bus Service L1 and TrawsCymru™ Bus Service T1

Descriptions

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking Tenders for the operation of local bus service L1 between Llandysul and Carmarthen, and TrawsCymru™ service T1 which will operate between Carmarthen Rail Station and Aberystwyth, for the period 1st April 2012 for a maximum period of up to 8 years. There will be a possible extension for a period of 1 year, subject to agreement by both parties. The T1 service forms a key part of the TrawsCymru™ network, which is funded and controlled by the Welsh Government. The contract will form a key part of a Statutory Quality Partnership scheme which sets out the context for the service and the key quality standards expected of the service. The TrawsCymru™ services form a key part of the Welsh strategic national transport network, and as such will be provided with high quality services meeting key minimum service standards determined by the Welsh Government. This tender and the quality requirements for the service are based closely on the TrawsCymru™ network Core Brand Values. The TrawsCymru™ service T1 forms part of a Statutory Quality Partnership scheme, and the Contract Terms and Conditions for the service are commensurate with the quality standards set out in the Statutory Quality Partnership scheme,The Welsh Government has appointed Carmarthenshire County Council to manage the contract for the TrawsCymru™ service on its behalf. The TrawsCymru™ service T1 is to be provided in accordance with the specification and terms and conditions of contract which are included in the Invitation to Tender document.