Award

B23123 - Bus Service 123 and 145

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public-service buses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract title is "B23123 - Bus Service 123 and 145" with a total value of £809,316.33 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD, with the contract period running from July 23, 2023, to April 25, 2026, granting opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to compete.

This award presents business opportunities for companies involved in public-service transportation services, especially those interested in providing bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and meet the requirements set by the East Sussex County Council may find this contract suitable for business growth. The contract period extends over several years, providing stability and potential growth avenues for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23123 - Bus Service 123 and 145

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3013a33d-1288-4392-9ef5-1b781a429c63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f644fa0d-902a-47bb-bbb9-2817a4cae2ba
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
£809,316 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£809,316 £500K-£1M
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
4 Sep 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

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

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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