The Facilitation of a Bus Operator Qualifying Agreement

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Introduction – Bournemouth Borough Council is looking for a single supplier to design and implement a Bus Operator Qualifying agreement. This agreement will need cover the bus service corridor across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Enabling the bus operators to work together for a more improved and efficient service, benefiting all stakeholders. Scope – The contract is expected to start in November 2016, and is expected to last between 3 and 6 months. The value of the contract is up to £30,000, and no bids will be considered over this.