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ESCC-TO-Public Bus Contract-B25003 & B25251

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, has culminated in an awarded contract for the provision of public bus services under the title "ESCC-TO-Public Bus Contract-B25003 & B25251". This falls within the industry category of public-service buses (CPV: 34121100), covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which was in the 'Award' stage as of 30th April 2025, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 17th January 2025, the contract period starting on 30th March 2025, and set to conclude on 28th March 2026. The total contract value is £106,161, and the contract aims to maintain and improve service levels in East Sussex, particularly for school pupils and off-peak commuters.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, given its demonstrated suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in public transportation infrastructure and service delivery, particularly those experienced with dynamic purchasing systems, are well-positioned to compete and benefit from such contracts. The awarded supplier, East Kent Road Car Company Ltd, reflects the type of organisation capable of capitalising on this opportunity, suggesting that other transport service providers with a similar profile could potentially thrive through participation in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

ESCC-TO-Public Bus Contract-B25003 & B25251

Notice Description

These contracts will maintain the following bus services within East Sussex: * To maintain a similar level of service capacity for pupils who currently use Stagecoach service 51 to attend schools in Tunbridge Wells (Kent). * To maintain a higher off-peak level of service frequency between Eastbourne Town centre, Compton Street and the Meads area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-123e66e4-d4e0-4679-8658-60a1660eae5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b36db8c-ac59-4ac5-93bf-1a535760b154
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£106,161 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,161 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

EAST KENT ROAD CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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