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Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2023 at 14:17

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, located at County Hall, Lewes, England, has facilitated a procurement process for a council-funded bus service, Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149. This contract has been awarded to THE BIG LEMON C.I.C, a large-scale supplier operating out of Brighton, East Sussex. The contract involves the provision of public-service buses within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under services, utilised a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, subject to an annual price review, spans from 18 December 2023 to 20 April 2030, with an increased day rate and contract value amounting to £302,178 GBP.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies in the public-service transport sector to explore innovative ways to meet the evolving demands of council-funded projects. Though currently awarded, understanding such tender requirements and navigating selective procurement methods can lead to securing similar future projects, potentially enhancing market position for well-established transport providers capable of operating large-scale service contracts. Businesses that are equipped to deliver region-wide transport solutions and adapt to regulatory modifications will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149

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 previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bf0d0c6-8cee-4d21-baf6-3fe909c80cb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49457d03-a3ac-4f9f-9f1b-26b246fe1a83
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£302,178 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,112 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 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
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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

THE BIG LEMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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