(01 Jun 2021, 11:04 pm)busmanT wrote By the end of June they only need to have decided which way to proceed (enhanced partnership or franchising) and published a statutory notice to that effect
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk...rators.pdf

Although I believe this would normally need to be approved by the NECA Joint Transport Committee, as I don't think Nexus would have the delegation to make that decision alone?

There's a reference in a report to the NECA Leadership Board meeting next week, but nothing published for the Joint Transport Committee yet. Their only June meeting listed is an AGM.