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B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97" contract, conducted by East Sussex County Council, is centred around providing council-funded bus services. Categorised under public-service buses, this contract relates to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method involved utilising a dynamic purchasing system with a tender period that concluded on 13 January 2023. The contract commenced on 30 April 2023 with an original end date of 25 April 2026, and includes potential extension periods that could extend it to 20 April 2030. This key award was announced on 1 September 2023, valued at £816,746, and is currently at the award stage.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary sectors interested in public transport services. With guaranteed revenue contracts that adjust for RPI increases in subsequent years, businesses can leverage predictable income streams and contribute to the region’s public transportation network. The contract is well-suited for companies with expertise in managing and operating bus services, offering a stable, long-term partnership with a local government authority. The dynamic purchasing system approach suggests that businesses with established capabilities in this field can find pathways to integrate their services and innovate within the local transport sector.

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Notice Title

B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97

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. Allowed for extension applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84375459-84d2-4779-b85f-6c8041f4fc15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7667df-024b-4356-8a4e-d3edc09b77fe
Current Stage
Award
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
£816,746 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£816,746 £500K-£1M
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
22 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2028 4-5 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

EAST KENT ROAD CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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