Award

Contract B24051B Bus Service 51

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 09:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public-service buses to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract, titled "Contract B24051B Bus Service 51," has a value of £119,320 and runs from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award below the threshold, and the tender period ended on January 4, 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises looking to provide public-service bus transportation. The suitability criteria include a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preference for smaller businesses in the transport sector. Businesses interested in short-term council-funded bus service contracts should consider engaging with East Sussex County Council for potential future opportunities within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract B24051B Bus Service 51

Notice Description

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de9f738c-cbf7-4ac9-af3d-b0c62f7f721f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba383049-2de9-42d9-9ff6-574e97e37a2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£119,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 1-2 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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