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Contract B24318 Bus Service 318

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 Contract B24318 for Bus Service 318 to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD. The procurement stage was completed via a selective process with the tender period ending on January 4, 2024. The contract period runs from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026. The contract is for public-service buses in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £461,700.

This awarded tender for bus services provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services industry. Businesses providing public-service bus operations in the South East region may find this contract particularly suitable for their growth. COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD, as the successful supplier, showcases the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts with public authorities like the East Sussex County Council through selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract B24318 Bus Service 318

Notice Description

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edb0cbb7-2fce-4020-886c-d62c95f08a6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6341d-72ee-42d5-9041-c3a54c788159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£461,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,700 £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
20 Feb 20242 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

COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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