Award

B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2025 at 07:27

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:28

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Award

27 Sep 2023 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract titled "B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve" to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED for the enhancement of bus services in the South East region until 28th March 2026. Funded by the Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP), the contract valued at £416,325 includes a one-year extension beyond the initial end date of 29th March 2025. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award was made on 4th August 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is classified under CPV code 34121100.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. The project involves enhancing evening bus services, which could drive increased demand and visibility for the awarded supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable for such contracts, suggesting that future related procurements under the same category may foster inclusive business growth. Companies able to offer innovative and reliable public transport solutions would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities that may arise from such council tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve

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-aa824ad3-cb25-439f-8592-10b82b7cf2ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a
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
£416,325 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,325 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 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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