Award

Contract B24023 Bus Service 23

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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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 bus services to the EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract, known as Contract B24023 Bus Service 23, falls under the public-service buses category. The award was made through a direct procurement method using a Single tender action, with a total contract value of £92,484. The contract period is from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender for bus services by the East Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing public-service bus operations. Businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those with experience in managing short-term council-funded contracts, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Understanding the requirements for efficient and reliable bus services in the South East region will be crucial for potential bidders considering this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract B24023 Bus Service 23

Notice Description

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. End date is MAX end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea170066-ce3c-4034-91a4-5fac612d97e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1c90f8-89f1-4a2c-bf6e-0fe0253832fe
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
£92,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,484 Under £100K
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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