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B23248B - Bus Service 246, 248 and 249

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for bus services numbered 246, 248, and 249, classified under public-service buses. This procurement process in the South East of the United Kingdom has been completed. The contract commenced on 23 July 2023 and is set to conclude on 20 April 2030. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £487,784. Key partners involved are East Sussex County Council as the buyer and Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA) as the supplier.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By offering a council-funded service with an annual price review and a guaranteed revenue scheme, businesses capable of providing efficient and cost-effective public transport services are encouraged to engage. This arrangement provides a stable financial environment suitable for enterprises aiming to establish or expand their presence in regional transport operations.

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Notice Title

B23248B - Bus Service 246, 248 and 249

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c931123-3c25-4733-bc26-dbfec4420bb2
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
£487,784 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,784 £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

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

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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