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B23119 - Bus Service 119, 120, 126, 493 and 493

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council involves the 'B23119 - Bus Service 119, 120, 126, 493 and 493' contract, classified under the CPV category for Public-service buses. This initiative covers bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 30th April 2023 to 25th April 2026, with a potential extension up to 20th April 2030. An award has been made, marking this tender as complete, with a procurement method utilising a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th January 2023, with the award being published on 1st September 2023. The service promises a revenue-guaranteed approach with an RPIX escalation starting from the second contract year.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transportation services and public-service bus operations will find this contract advantageous. The council-funded structure ensures a stable revenue stream, making it an appealing prospect for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations within East Sussex. Importantly, the guaranteed revenue model aligns with strategic goals for predictable cash flow, rendering it highly attractive for companies focused on growth and sustainability within the public transport sector. Success in securing future tenders could also benefit from this initial engagement with the East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23119 - Bus Service 119, 120, 126, 493 and 493

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. 2 year extension applied

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85cfc4d3-acee-4e8c-a460-ce917c6a65b2
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
£1,233,069 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,233,069 £1M-£10M
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
3 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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