Award

Contract B24023B Bus Service 23b

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the contract "B24023B Bus Service 23b" in the public-service buses industry category. The contract value is £34,408 GBP, and it was awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract period starts on 31st March 2024 and ends on 28th March 2026. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th January 2024. The council is located in Lewes, South East, United Kingdom.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses providing bus services or related services may find this tender suitable for competition. The completion of this award marks the beginning of a two-year contract period, offering stability for the winning supplier and potential for business development through contract extensions or future similar opportunities within the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Contract B24023B Bus Service 23b

Notice Description

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80fc96ca-ea9c-4256-9772-e1c05eebdb1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c14aee-acdd-48af-90e3-6c6a000adf4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£34,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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