(23 Sep 2023, 5:21 pm)Storx wrote Not really relevant to the thread, must admit, but surely it's just lowest bid wins rather than picking people based on merit. No reason why Stagecoach can't have two areas, if they're the best bidder. That would just make a mockery of the bidding process in the first place.
(23 Sep 2023, 7:10 pm)R852 PRG wrote More about eggs and baskets.
And not uncommon in public sector procurement.
Having one service management layer across multiple towers/tranches, each ran by external providers, in an attempt to increase competition and create better value. I'm not convinced it does either, that being said.