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B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the enhancement of Bus Service 54 and 98 under the title "B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98". The contract falls under the industry category of public-service buses, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is now in the complete stage, employed a selective call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the original contract period from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, with an extension until 28th March 2026 agreed upon by the Department for Transport. The contract, valued at £382,182, incorporates this extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public transport services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurements could benefit from engaging in sustainable transport initiatives and expanding their service offerings within the public transportation sector. The award to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED, as the main supplier, highlights the potential for businesses to secure lucrative government contracts by demonstrating reliability and service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a008260c-8c1e-44ea-9994-829d95b7b313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb238c7-d202-4f70-97d0-82bb6847aa5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£382,182 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,182 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 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
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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

EAST KENT ROAD CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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