(14 Mar 2021, 5:44 pm)Michael wrote Shocking that NSA isn't included, no doubt that means Gateshead Central Taxi's will win most of them..... god help everyone who needs the NSA....
What does weighting towards cost mean?, the weight of the bus against the offer?
It means that cost is going to be the primary measure for awarding the contract.
Put simply,
GNE could offer to run the services using brand new electric buses, with contactless payments, next stop annoucements, free WiFi, USB, air conditioning, leather seats, tables, and free refreshments for £10 (completely made up number)
GCT could offer to run the services using older vehicles where the nearest you'll get to a next stop announcement is getting "last stop" shouted at you by the driver, with absolutely no creature comforts for £9 (again, completely made up)
Because they don't take any of the 'quality' into consideration, GCT would likely win the contract because they were cheaper.