Provision of Local Bus Transport for Students to New College Durham

Description

The contracting authority intends to award a contract for the provision of local bus transport services to facilitate the travel of students from all surrounding areas to New College Durham sites within County Durham. The service must provide: • Frequent services to accommodate flexible college hours, recognising that students do not always travel within traditional core times. (covering all routes during college hours every 15 minutes) • Numerous pick-up and drop-off locations across the surrounding areas to ensure accessibility for all students. • Affordable transport solutions, taking into account the financial pressures on students and families. • Modern ticketing options, including the use of a mobile app or travel card, to allow easy access, booking, and monitoring of journeys. The service is required for a period of ten (10) months, commencing asap.