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Public Bus Route B24428

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council recently completed the procurement process for a new bus service contract titled "Public Bus Route B24428". This service aims to provide additional capacity to the existing Route 28, primarily serving King's Academy pupils, running from Hailsham to Kings Academy, Ringmer Secondary School. The procurement falls under the "Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons" industry category, with a total contract value of £88,464. The awarded contract, procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised on 6th January 2025 and is set to run from 6th January 2025 to 28th March 2026, with the tender period having ended on 6th December 2024. The main procurement category for this contract is services, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contracting authority is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, BN7 1UE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing large passenger transport services, especially those equipped with the capacity to handle school transport requirements. Companies specialising in bus and coach services can potentially grow their business by participating in similar tenders or framework agreements. The awarded company, Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, demonstrates the potential for synergy with local educational institutions and highlights the demand for reliable and efficient transport solutions in the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are encouraged to explore such opportunities as the procurement process emphasises their contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Route B24428

Notice Description

Requirement for a further bus service. It will provide relief capacity to service 28 operated by Brighton & Hove Buses, for the needs of King's Academy pupils. This contract is for school service 428 and operated from Hailsham to Kings Academy, Ringmer Secondary School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-515e4b78-a4c0-4905-83b7-782e08f71eab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb46bb6-ee81-47ee-af4c-d81771de29a2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,464 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,464 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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