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B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the bus service contracts titled "B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168," in the public-service buses industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender's contract period commenced on 23rd July 2023 and is set to conclude on 20th April 2030. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd on 5th September 2023, following the initial tender ending on 13th January 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £727,891.12, is subject to an annual price review and includes extension periods totalling four years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the transportation and logistics industry. Businesses experienced in managing public-service buses would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from the stability of a long-term contract. Additionally, those located in the South East or those willing to expand services to this region could find this contract particularly beneficial, given the potential extensions and adjustments to the service terms. Firms employing innovative methods in sustainable transport solutions might also have a competitive edge in securing future partnerships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168

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-b5fd17-3ca34250-f4f5-4bc0-9444-66fc81eecba5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9a34-a6e0-4c52-bdc3-4a27be190cfc
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
£727,891 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£727,891 £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
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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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