GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)

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RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)

(02/03/2016 16:08)Dentonian Wrote:  DK09 ENW is/was the regular performer on the 200 (Wilmslow-M'cr Airport-RVP). However, this might have changed with an appparent timetable change last weekend. The original registration forwarded to TFGM seemed to have an error involving the last two round trips, but despite this being raised with ECCC about a month ago, we never received a correction/clarification, so I don't know if Bus Stop publicity at the Airport or along Ringway Road to/from Moss Nook is entirely accurate. Just getting our excuses in first (lol). Probably too many fingers in the pie with this service, as the subsidy is split between ECCC, National Trust, MAplc and TFGM.

The timetable on the GHA site shows the 16:56 from Wilmslow station going to the visitor park in the winter only: http://www.ghacoaches.co.uk/wp-content/u...Daily.pdf, while the one on the Cheshire East site shows it going to the visitor park except during winter. I suspect the latter is correct.

The new contract requires a 25 seater vehicle to be used. I understand GHA were given the contract for 7 years, I imagine that will include break clauses.

Quote:The contract will be awarded for either 3, 5 or 7 years with the option to extend - the values given in this notice are only estimates (based on 7 years) and take into account the maximum length of time this contract could be awarded for - the Authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 318 405 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 84 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 3 Lot title: N53052
1)Short description
Route start: Manchester Airport, route end: Wilmslow. Minimum vehicle seating capacity: 25 vehicles and drivers required for further information on whether wheelchair accessible vehicle or/and escorts are required please see schedule document via ‘The Chest‘ website. Possible route variation - should this happen updated information will also be provided via ‘The Chest‘ website.

I wouldn't be surprised if the old contract was for a 25 seater as well. NA04 GHA (24 seater) has made regular appearances on the 289 in the past despite the contract specifying 28 seats, while SN03 DZZ (30 seater) shouldn't have replaced one of the Versas on the 88 route prior to the Enviros arriving as the contract required 35 seats, while SN03 DZZ was branded for the 88 route it should have only ever operated the morning peak extra (under the old pre-GHA Gold timetable) except in an emergency.