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B23383 - Bus Service 383

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Sep 2023 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract named "B23383 - Bus Service 383," categorised under public-service buses. The contract, valued at £543,748.33, covers the provision of council-funded bus services in the South East of the United Kingdom. Initiated via a tender, it underwent a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. East Sussex County Council will be paying the contract value minus the revenue achieved. The contract has been awarded to Rambler Coaches Limited and will run from 30 April 2023 to 20 April 2030, with the initial term ending in 2026 and subsequent extension periods included. This tender is at the award stage, having been actively awarded on 5 May 2023.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth in the transportation sector for businesses focused on providing bus services. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can tap into council-funded projects. The revenue-guaranteed service ensures financial stability and predictable cash flows, encouraging businesses focused on public service transport to compete and expand their operations within the region. Such a stable contractual framework may also foster long-term relationships with the local council, benefiting businesses that can efficiently operate in compliance with council requirements and achieve revenue targets.

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Notice Title

B23383 - Bus Service 383

Notice Description

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6767e4df-7ac2-4c41-85af-fe8372cbe93f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f23cff-f62b-422d-b092-4355e9c41e16
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
£543,748 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£543,748 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

RAMBLER COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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