Invitation To Tender For Franchises Let Since 2005

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[Lee]

A list can be found in the link below , including Greater Western.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/rail/passenger/invitationtotender/

Quote :

"DfT^» (Department for Transport - about) Rail Procurement formerly had a settled policy to publish franchise Invitation to Tenders (ITTs^▸ (Invitation to Tender)) once the franchise has commenced and the Public Register Franchise Agreement (PRFA) has been agreed between the relevant Train Operating Company and DfT. Following a review of that policy, in future, subject to the application of any exemptions under the FOI^▸ (Freedom of Information) Act (e.g. commercial prejudice), DfT Rail Procurement now intends to make ITTs publicly available at the same time as the ITT is disclosed to pre qualified bidders."

[John R]

So, does anyone know, did we get the HRAT (High Return Alternative Tender - or alternatively "Stuff the passengers and screw as much money as possible out of the franchise" tender)?

[Lee]

So, does anyone know, did we get the HRAT (High Return Alternative Tender - or alternatively "Stuff the passengers and screw as much money as possible out of the franchise" tender)?

I tried to get it , god knows I tried.....

An interesting HRAT - related link can be found below.
http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=37.msg48#msg48