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B23125A - Bus Service 125, 126 and 492

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Bus Service 125, 126, and 492 has been concluded, with East Sussex County Council acting as the contracting authority. This publicly funded bus service, classified under public-service buses, is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and it reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,119,272, commenced on 23rd July 2023 and is set to end on 25th April 2026, with provisions for extensions up to 2030. It allows for annual price reviews, ensuring continued value assessment throughout its duration. The awarded supplier was Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd, as announced in the published award notice dated 27th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable for participation. The contract guarantees revenue, allowing the council to cover the contract value minus the revenue achieved, thus mitigating financial risks for the supplier. Enterprises focusing on transportation services, especially those experienced in operating public-service buses, could greatly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities to expand their regional presence and portfolio. Such contracts not only offer financial stability through government funding but also enable businesses to contribute to essential community services, strengthening community ties and enhancing service delivery standards in public transport.

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Notice Title

B23125A - Bus Service 125, 126 and 492

Notice Description

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded. Allowed for extension applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f1d02cc-ac49-460a-bf39-1a22d4607ad4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d
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
£1,119,272 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,119,272 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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