Award

Contract B24006 Bus Service 6

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jun 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract B24006 Bus Service 6" in the public-service buses industry category. The procurement method was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £93,960 in GBP, with a contract period starting on March 31, 2024, and ending on March 28, 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award being made on May 9, 2024. The supplier selected was EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The tender period ended on January 4, 2024, and the contract involves delivering services in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by East Sussex County Council provides opportunities for growth, particularly for small and voluntary/community sector enterprises. Businesses well-suited to compete include operators in the public-service buses industry willing to cater to the specific service requirements outlined in the contract. The council's decision to award the contract through a direct method below the threshold signals a streamlined procurement process, benefiting SMEs and VCSEs seeking to engage in public-sector contracts. The contract duration of two years presents a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier, EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED, contributing to their business growth and service expansion in the region.

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Notice Title

Contract B24006 Bus Service 6

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea865b44-4cc5-417a-8a73-acfa41671a07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaead3b-3fd9-4a3b-8be2-38a3ff4703df
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
£93,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,960 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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