Award

Contract B24029 Bus Service 29

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 09:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for Bus Service 29 to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY LIMITED, a public-service buses operator, through a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £51,240, has a start date of 31st March 2024 and an end date of 28th March 2026. The procurement stage was completed, and the tender period ended on 4th January 2024. The council is located in Lewes, South East, United Kingdom, and the industry category is services.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) interested in providing public-service bus services. Businesses involved in transport services, especially those operating buses, may find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The direct procurement method and specific focus on public-service buses make this contract ideal for companies looking to grow in the public transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract B24029 Bus Service 29

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85575e81-64c8-490c-bd8a-ef09295800d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cb2e35-bc62-4608-9aea-c58ea5a6c06a
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
£51,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,240 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
8 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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