Award

B23331B - Bus Service 331

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Award

27 Sep 2023 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "B23331B - Bus Service 331" was initiated by East Sussex County Council and pertains to the provision of council-funded public-service buses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract's value is £611,800, inclusive of extension periods, and is subject to annual price reviews. The contract commenced on 23 July 2023 and extends until 25 April 2026. As the procurement stage is complete with the award published on 27 September 2023, the supplier for this contract is COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public service transport, particularly those capable of providing reliable bus services within the specified geographic area. Since the process accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories may find it advantageous to engage in similar future procurement opportunities. The guaranteed revenue nature of the service ensures stable financial returns, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms in the transport industry aiming to expand their public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

B23331B - Bus Service 331

Notice Description

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abc41221-48f5-43f0-8bd0-9f3ef34dd465
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1712617f-615a-4b06-887c-724bbbe6d85c
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
£611,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£611,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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