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B2301XB - Bus Service 1X

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

28 Feb 2025 at 13:00

Award

26 Sep 2023 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of enhanced bus services under the title "B2301XB - Bus Service 1X". This contract, classified under Public-service buses (CPV 34121100), covers the South East region of the United Kingdom and is funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initial contract period started on 23rd July 2023 and will end on 29th March 2025, with a recent extension approving a new end date of 28th March 2026. The total contract value, including the possible extension, is GBP 391,539. Relevant key dates are the award date of 14th September 2023, with the tender period having closed on 13th January 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially those that specialise in bus services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity due to its selective call-off procurement method, allowing smaller organisations to compete effectively. The contract provides a stable and extended period of business for the successful bidder, with the potential to foster long-term relationships with the East Sussex County Council, promoting further business expansion.

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Notice Title

B2301XB - Bus Service 1X

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6364eb6-221e-455c-b86b-bcdea2dda9a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc20c76f-06ac-455d-8eda-4bf52f50b6c6
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
£391,539 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,539 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Emmanuel
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273336182

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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