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B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs (Award of Contract)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs" under a government-funded scheme aimed at improving mobility and access for residents and visitors across the county. This contract, valued at £135,080, will span from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, including a one-year extension approved as of 1st April 2025. The initiative falls under the public-service buses sector and is classified under the CPV code 34121100. It involves integrating digital demand-responsive transport services into the existing transport network within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award was completed on 26th May 2023.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport and technological solutions for mobility. Companies specialising in digital transport services, especially those that can offer seamless integration with existing rail and bus networks, stand to benefit considerably. Moreover, this project focuses on improving access for local communities and boosting tourism, thereby providing substantial avenues for growth for SMEs and VCSEs in related fields. The awarded contractor for this project is Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA), indicating a preference for suppliers with a strong regional presence and expertise in community-focused transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs (Award of Contract)

Notice Description

Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. These contracts will run for 2 years unless the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information Value is based on initial 2 year term only. If the contract is extended for a third year it will end on 31st March 2026. This value does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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