Award

B23031B - Bus Service 31

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council recently awarded a contract for a public-service bus project titled "B23031B - Bus Service 31", with a total value of £2,179,702. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from July 23, 2023, to April 25, 2026. The tender process concluded on January 13, 2023. The project falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by the East Sussex County Council presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses involved in public-service bus operations, particularly those in the transport and service industries, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The completion of this tender signifies a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage in council-funded transportation services within the South East region.

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Notice Title

B23031B - Bus Service 31

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. This contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13357dc8-2a57-41bf-9d96-23380177b1c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388982e4-729b-45a4-9f50-b521ad7cc716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£2,179,702 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,179,702 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 2-3 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
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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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