Award

B23291B - Bus Service 291

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

18 Feb 2025 at 14:08

Award

27 Sep 2023 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the enhancement of Bus Service 291, funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The awarded contract, valued at £204,045 GBP, will run until 28th March 2026 following a one-year extension approved by the Department for Transport. This selective tender, a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focuses on public-service buses and serves the South East region of the United Kingdom. The original contract period commenced on 23rd July 2023, and the initial end date was set for 29th March 2025 before the extension. Key dates include the award date on 15th August 2023 and the publication date of the award notice on 27th September 2023. The tender prioritises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) for participation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and public-service bus sectors. The procurement is well-suited for companies specialising in bus service operations and management, particularly those already engaged in dynamic purchasing systems. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender especially beneficial, as the council favours these entities in its suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can provide substantial growth opportunities by securing long-term, stable work until March 2026, and establishing a collaboration with East Sussex County Council can enhance business credentials and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

B23291B - Bus Service 291

Notice Description

BSIP funded bus service enhancements. This contract will run until 29th March 2025 unless the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year. Value includes extension. This contract has been awarded. As of 29th March 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 28th March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bd49902-345b-4f0d-93de-4aa94297ebaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2b8152-f307-4c51-b270-d3dcf3055156
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
£204,045 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,045 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2026 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273336182

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

BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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