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B23073 - Bus Service 73 and 74

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:06

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01 Sep 2023 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for the "B23073 - Bus Service 73 and 74", covering public-service buses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, worth £413,630, runs from 30th April 2023 to 25th April 2026, with the possibility of extensions for an additional four years. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Originally published with a tender deadline on 13th January 2023, the contract has been successfully awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED on 10th May 2023, as confirmed in the award notice published on 1st September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation services industry, particularly those specialising in public bus services. Companies suited for this contract include SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's inclusivity towards these entities. With routine increases expected from Contract Year 2, businesses can anticipate a stable revenue stream and potential growth via extensions, fostering long-term engagement with East Sussex County Council. This dynamic purchasing system approach allows for flexibility and encourages competitive offerings from qualified vendors.

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Notice Title

B23073 - Bus Service 73 and 74

Notice Description

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2 Extension applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a799196-62a7-47ae-97f9-b3e02917b958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f8ef4a-08a3-4158-b79d-560aedc5737a
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
£413,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,630 £100K-£500K
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
9 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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