Award

B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus services 121, 122, and 128, under the title "B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128". The contract, classified under the industry category of public-service buses, involves a council-funded initiative valued at £715,813.51 and extends from 23rd July 2023 to 20th April 2030. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and reached the award stage on 5th September 2023, with publication on 27th September 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in public transport service provision and those capable of operating in the South East of England can find significant opportunities in delivering reliable bus services funded by the council. The focus on dynamic purchasing systems enables adaptable and responsive service provision, making it attractive for businesses looking to expand in government-funded transport solutions.

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Notice Title

B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128

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. This contract has been awarded. Extension applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-918278a7-afb8-4348-9dbf-4844be7a0899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db8e7c-9b2d-49b2-8bfa-439018f35b2d
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
£715,813 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£715,813 £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
4 Sep 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
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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

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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