Award

Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323" under the industry category of public-service buses. This contract, valued at £144,188 GBP, addresses the need for a replacement bus service in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically the Hastings, Westfield, Northiam, and Tenterden areas. The necessity arose due to the withdrawal of the incumbent supplier's service. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, includes options to consider the best value for money. The tender period ended on 18 July 2024, and the contract starts on 1 September 2024, running until 31 March 2026. The award was made on 19 August 2024 to Stagecoach Group Limited.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly large companies capable of delivering comprehensive bus services. The nature of the contract, which includes potential supplementary evening and Sunday services, allows for expansion and consistent revenue streams over the contract period. Companies with established operational capabilities in public transportation and a presence or interest in the South East region will find this tender particularly appropriate. It also offers businesses the chance to form long-term partnerships with a significant contracting authority, enhancing credibility and market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323

Notice Description

Incumbent supplier has confirmed that they are altering their commercial services in the Hastings area from 1 September, resulting in the withdrawal of their service 29 between Hastings, Westfield, Northiam and Tenterden. Therefore, the Council needs to take urgent action to ensure communities are not left without a bus service. The first part of this procurement therefore is to put a replacement service in place: B24329 (A) or B24329 (B). There are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money. Depending on the cost of the new Hastings-Tenterden contract, should funding be available, the Council may also award a new contract which covers part of the service withdrawn. The specifications for these 'part-services' for evening and/or Sunday service provision are B24323 (A) and B24323 (B). Again there are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95262bef-bc1a-458f-bf01-69bdee64717a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f9e433-40cb-4709-bae1-e9bbf0c5f24b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£144,188 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 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
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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

STAGECOACH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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