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B23023A - Bus Service 23

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:14

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26 Sep 2023 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "B23023A - Bus Service 23," classified under the industry category of public-service buses (CPV: 34121100). This contract involves BSIP funded bus service enhancements and will initially run until 29th March 2025, with a one-year extension option exercised, thus extending it until 28th March 2026. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £53,130, covers services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has concluded with East Kent Road Car Company, Limited being awarded the contract, which officially started on 23rd July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the transport services industry. Companies with capabilities in enhancing bus services can benefit from this contract, which provides a relatively stable and extended period of engagement due to the one-year extension clause. The procurement model used—selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system—indicates a streamlined and potentially recurring opportunity for qualified businesses to collaborate with East Sussex County Council on public transport enhancements.

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Notice Title

B23023A - Bus Service 23

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-e6f200d1-b13a-4349-81f7-ad059f6597cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cdf8f7-a1d4-4aa1-9788-2b41460272ce
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
£53,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 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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