Award

B23098C - Bus Service 98 Sunday morning

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:30

Award

27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23098C - Bus Service 98 Sunday morning," classified under public-service buses. The procurement process has completed, and the contract was awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED (under Stagecoach Services Limited). This service enhancement, funded by the BSIP, will cover the South East region of the United Kingdom. The initial contract period runs from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, with a permitted extension ending on 28th March 2026. The total contract value is £22,446. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, and the procurement method used was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in public service transportation, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in such contracts can provide sustained revenue and growth opportunities through strategic partnerships with local government authorities. Companies specialised in providing efficient public transport services and those seeking to expand their operations in the South East region would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

B23098C - Bus Service 98 Sunday morning

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-760c9c8e-287f-4cc3-a49f-3c64c929b6bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af906f38-e768-4316-b053-dac1718ef285
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
£22,446 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,446 Under £100K
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Emmanuel
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273336182

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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