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Contract B24318 Bus Service 318

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Contract B24318 Bus Service 318" has been completed and awarded by East Sussex County Council. The contract involves council-funded public-service buses operating in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2024 and concluding on 20th April 2030. This services contract is valued at £461,700 and is subject to an RPIX increase from the second year. The award was officially published on 7th June 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those equipped to handle council-funded operations and engagement with established procurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable contenders, aligning with the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses such as "COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD" — the successful supplier — exemplify the type of organisations well-suited to leverage this opportunity for enhancing service delivery across regional public transport networks.

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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.

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
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 20 Apr 2030 Over 5 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
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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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