Award

B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:03

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26 Sep 2023 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A," which falls under the public-service buses industry category. The contract, valued at £202,215 GBP, will enhance BSIP funded bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Initially set to run until 29th March 2025, the Department for Transport has agreed to a one-year extension, thereby extending the contract end date to 28th March 2026. Key dates include the contract period starting on 23rd July 2023 and the award date on 14th September 2023.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focusing on public-service buses. With the extended contract duration, suppliers can expect steady business, making it suitable for both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering reliable and efficient bus services in regional areas and those looking to expand their portfolio within the public transportation sector will find this an attractive business growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A

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-a24067e8-008e-467d-9da9-32821033689c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a95f56a-b417-42f7-a412-4ad7ac0fce46
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
£202,215 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,215 £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
13 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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