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B23231A - Bus Service 29A

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 13:43

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18 Feb 2025 at 13:20

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Award

27 Sep 2023 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23231A - Bus Service 29A" for enhancements to a public-service bus route. This contract, funded by the BSIP, will operate primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom and run from 23rd July 2023 until 28th March 2026, including a 1-year extension. Initially set to expire on 29th March 2025, the Department for Transport has agreed to the extension. The total contract value, including the extension, is £773,246.08. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the process is now in the award update stage as of 18th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The provision of enhanced bus services can attract businesses in the public transport and vehicle supply sectors, especially those capable of meeting the requirements for public-service buses. Companies specialising in regional transportation services or those looking to expand into public-sector contracts may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The active involvement of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited as the supplier highlights the scope for established bus service providers to secure lucrative government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23231A - Bus Service 29A

Notice Description

BSIP funded bus service enhancements. This contract will run until 29th March 2025 unless the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year. Value includes extension. This contract has been awarded. As of 29th March 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 28th March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.. Additional information: As of 29th March 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 28th March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2edd41b3-3b3c-4cce-bd87-658993118656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715
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
£773,246 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£773,246 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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