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B23224 - Bus Service 224

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Bus Service 224, a council-funded public-service bus contract. The procurement process involved a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, demonstrating a strategic approach by the local authority to fulfil transportation needs in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, initially valued at £214,719.02, covers operations from 23rd July 2023 through to 25th April 2026, with potential extension periods up to 2030. The tender, classified under the industry category for public-service buses, included measures such as an annual price review and a revenue-guaranteed service plan. The contract was awarded to North Wealden Community Transport Partnership Ltd and represents a complete procurement stage, with the award notice published on 27th September 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies involved in public transport services, fleet management, or bus leasing can leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint and enhance their service offerings within East Sussex. The contract's design for revenue guarantees alongside the council's commitment to covering the difference between contract value and revenue achieved, offers financial stability, making it an attractive proposition for suitable bidders with innovative solutions in the sustainable transportation sector. Businesses capable of meeting the service requirements can benefit from fostering strong partnerships with local authorities, paving the way for growth in regional transport networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23224 - Bus Service 224

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. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-473d7cfa-9752-4f9f-98e5-dd3223afb8af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e528877c-dc9b-450c-ae6a-15741715274c
Current Stage
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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
£214,719 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,719 £100K-£500K
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
3 Jul 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

NORTH WEALDEN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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