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B23227 - Bus Service 227

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "B23227 - Bus Service 227" by East Sussex County Council involves a council-funded bus service under the public-service buses category. The contract, valued at £518,700, has been awarded to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD. It follows a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This award is part of the complete contracting process, which started on 23rd July 2023 and is scheduled to run until 25th April 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative aims for improved transportation options and includes an annual price review, ensuring quality and adaptability in service provision.

The contract represents strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in public-service transportation to expand their service offerings and establish themselves in a government-backed sector. Suitable for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this contract accommodates those capable of delivering reliable bus services compliant with civic and environmental standards. With a revenue-guaranteed structure, it allows businesses to optimise operational efficacy while contributing to local community accessibility. Companies positioned in the South East region may find this tender particularly advantageous, offering potential for growth and sustained partnership with local authorities.

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Notice Title

B23227 - Bus Service 227

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-c2e9087c-7c1f-4502-854b-e3be6bbb8514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f97a5-1a93-4ab2-8fc0-b065f22614a0
Current Stage
Award
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
£518,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 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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