Guidance

Bus enhanced partnerships manual

Practical guide to support local authorities with the enhanced partnerships process.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 20 July 2026

Documents

Bus enhanced partnerships manual

PDF, 40.8 MB, 148 pages

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What should be included in an EP plan and how to present an EP scheme - Leicester Enhanced Partnership Scheme

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Qualifying agreements - example wording

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Partnering for success - partnership pledge (West Northamptonshire) – example wording

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Template NDA for LTAs and operators to share information

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Details

The bus enhanced partnerships manual gives local transport authorities practical support for each stage of the enhanced partnerships process. It includes:

• the vision for what a successful EP should achieve, including minimum standards and best practice approaches
• practical advice, case studies and example wording to assist LTAs and operators in meeting statutory requirements and delivering improvements for passengers
• tools and templates to streamline EP processes, from initial planning and stakeholder engagement through to scheme implementation, monitoring and review

Templates and examples

The following templates and examples are also provided on this page:

• What should be included in an EP plan and how to present an EP scheme - Leicester Enhanced Partnership Scheme
• Qualifying agreements - example wording
• Partnering for success partnership pledge (West Northamptonshire) - example wording
• Template NDA for LTAs and operators to share information

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The manual supports the main guidance on bus enhanced partnerships.

Published 20 July 2026