Consultancy Services - WNC Concessionary Bus Travel Reimbursement

Services and Deliverables required:

1. To provide a very high level estimate of reimbursement in 2024/5 to support the Council's budget-setting process;

2. To undertake data analysis and to negotiate with individual bus operators on the reimbursement parameters recommended to apply in 2024/25;

3. To assist with preparing West Northamptonshire's concessionary travel scheme for 2024/5;

4. To monitor returns from operators during 2024/25, and advise on out-turn against budget on a quarterly basis;

5. To assist the Council in considering amendments to the statutory concession scheme, such as the provision of concessionary travel before 09:30;

6. To provide ad-hoc advice as required on bus service procurement and on designing fare initiatives outside the concessionary travel scheme.