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B239002 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 2 - North Lewes (Award of Contract)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2025 at 07:21

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26 Jul 2023 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for Digital Demand Responsive Transport in Zone 2, North Lewes. This Government-funded BSIP scheme aims to significantly improve mobility and provide greater access for residents and visitors across the South East. The contract, valued at GBP 202,620, involves the integration of DDRT into the existing transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services, and Mobility Hubs. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract initially runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, following a one-year extension approved by the Department for Transport.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the service's focus on public-service buses, businesses specialised in transportation and logistics would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract can help such businesses expand their operations within the region and develop a stronger presence in public transport services, fostering community engagement and enhancing local mobility solutions.

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Notice Title

B239002 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 2 - North Lewes (Award of Contract)

Notice Description

Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only (2 years). If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council. As of 01st April 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 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fac2be2-93d8-4284-a3a6-9891c320d574
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58ac3e-fb85-4960-8faa-f00177d2ef2e
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
£202,620 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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