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B23166 - Bus Service 122 and 166

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the bus services 122 and 166. This council-funded contract falls under the industry category of public-service buses and involves services located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, emphasising a targeted approach to sourcing suppliers. The contract, awarded on 5 September 2023, signals the completion of the award stage, with an initial contract period running from 23 July 2023 to 25 April 2026. Key dates to note are the annual price reviews, indicating ongoing engagement with the supplier, COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD, throughout the contract’s duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing public transportation services, specifically those specialising in bus operations. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract’s structure and procurement methodology are designed to encourage participation from a diverse array of organisations. The dynamic purchasing system used could streamline access for smaller enterprises seeking to expand or establish operations in the public-service transport sector. Businesses looking for growth opportunities in the South East, with a focus on sustainability and service quality, will find this contract an excellent conduit for increasing their client base and enhancing service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23166 - Bus Service 122 and 166

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-b5fd17-3726d3bd-d0ad-42dc-a5f7-69766acd25f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4210be92-9c8e-423d-b7ba-575483956065
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
£776,587 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£776,587 £500K-£1M
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
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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