Issue details

Local Bus Contracts (August 2026)

A decision is required on whether to undertake a tender exercise for a number of local bus contracts which are due to expire in the summer and autumn of 2026, and to delegate authority to award contracts to the Director of Environment & Highways.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Revenue Expenditure > £1m;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2026

Decision due: 26 Mar 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Lead director: Director of Environment & Highways

Contact: Dave Harrison, Team Leader (Public Transport) Email: dave.harrison@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07901 331751.

Consultation process

Emailed document containing information on services to be included in the tender round, and proposal of potential options.

Consultees

Parish councils
Parish Transport Representatives
Local members

Plan Reference: 26/013

Reason No Public Access: None