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B23014A - Bus Service 14

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 13:57

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26 Sep 2023 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23014A - Bus Service 14" for enhancing public-service bus routes, specifically funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The contract, valued at £441,030, was initially set to run until 29th March 2025 but has now been extended to 28th March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically public-service buses, and applies to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 26th September 2023. The procurement process was selective, with the contracting stage now marked as complete, and the contract period began on 16th July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The dynamic purchasing system utilised implies a potential for future call-offs, allowing for continued engagement and service provision opportunities. The successful bidder, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, demonstrates that established bus service companies are well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering enhanced services within the specified region.

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Notice Title

B23014A - Bus Service 14

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-b5fd17-7cb5f58b-c119-4cb6-9697-a552d687f865
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd14291d-3f2b-430f-9a25-3464abc49529
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
£441,030 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£441,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2023 - 28 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
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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

BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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