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B23051C - Bus Service 51

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:21

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the enhancement of Bus Service 51, titled "B23051C - Bus Service 51". This procurement, classified under the public-service buses industry category (CPV code 34121100), is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the status marked as complete. Initially valued at £475,257, the contract commenced on 23rd July 2023 and will now extend until 28th March 2026, following an extension permitted in the original tender documentation. The key milestones include the original contract period from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, with an extension through 28th March 2026.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this enhanced bus service contract presents a valuable chance, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement method is selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, creating a targeted competition landscape. Businesses with expertise in the provision of public-service buses and transportation services are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aims to improve local transportation in the South East region, providing consistent opportunities for service providers specialising in public transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23051C - Bus Service 51

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44c5daf3-bf7d-4df6-8009-c01e1f7c6f77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816d12b7-333e-4330-8315-b98514506938
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
£475,257 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,257 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 29 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

EAST KENT ROAD CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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