(22 Mar 2016, 5:42 pm)Dan wrote Tender closed last week so Nexus will be evaluating the bids now. Will provide an update when it is confirmed by Nexus.
Arriva presumably didn't go in for the contract, hence the early confirmation that they wouldn't be operating it.
The contract which Arriva had was due to expire next year apparently, but due to costs and the fact the buses can be utilised elsewhere, the contract was surrendered; hence, the short period for this upcoming tender.