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BHCC JB Supported Bus Services - AWARD

BHCC CITY TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BHCC JB Supported Bus Services" was completed by BHCC City Transport, a division of the Brighton & Hove City Council. This process falls under the category of services, specifically targeting the buses and coaches sector, with additional classifications including double-decker and electric buses. Located in Brighton & Hove, South East United Kingdom, the tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was published on 13th February 2025. The contract period extends from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2034, with the tender period having ended on 14th November 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £22,840,000, aimed at providing supported bus services on specified city routes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transport solutions or those offering buses and coaches, including double-decker, electric, and low-floor models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on service provision within local public transportation networks. Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd, as the awarded supplier, sets a precedent for other capable and innovative businesses to engage in similar procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to the transport infrastructure of Brighton & Hove.

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Notice Title

BHCC JB Supported Bus Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for the provision of supported bus services for 4 years with the option, exercisable by the Council, to extend for a period or periods up to a total of a further 4 years. The service provided by the Bidder will be to provide supported bus services within the city of Brighton & Hove on certain specified routes. Bidders are expected to be able to deliver everything detailed within the document 'Schedule 1 - Service Specification',

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34121400 - Low-floor buses

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,840,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2034 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
BHCC CITY TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
BN1 1JE
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Regency
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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