Medway Council (‘the Authority’) wish to commission a bus operator / operators to undertake a number of bus routes across Medway. This commission also includes contracts for the provision of the MY Yellow School Bus service. Full details are set out in the specification document. The Contracts awarded will be for an initial period of 8 years with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, up to a total of 10 years. The maximum contract term will therefore be 10 years.