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Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24329

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24329" within the public-service buses industry category. This procurement, worth £157,380, was necessitated by an incumbent supplier altering its commercial services in the Hastings area, requiring the council to put a replacement bus service in place. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 31st August 2025, covering regions in the South East of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 9th October 2024, with Stagecoach Group Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those capable of providing reliable regional bus routes. Although the procurement process is complete, similar future tenders could present growth opportunities for medium to large-scale bus operators who can offer competitive pricing and superior service levels. Businesses in the transport logistics sector with experience in dynamic purchasing systems will find such tenders particularly suitable for expanding their market presence and service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24329

Notice Description

Incumbent supplier has confirmed that they are altering their commercial services in the Hastings area from 1 September, resulting in the withdrawal of their service 29 between Hastings, Westfield, Northiam and Tenterden. Therefore, the Council needs to take urgent action to ensure communities are not left without a bus service. The first part of this procurement therefore is to put a replacement service in place: B24329 (A) or B24329 (B). There are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money. Depending on the cost of the new Hastings-Tenterden contract, should funding be available, the Council may also award a new contract which covers part of the service withdrawn. The specifications for these 'part-services' for evening and/or Sunday service provision are B24323 (A) and B24323 (B). Again there are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcdb1acc-9fe0-4ed6-8b31-bf7c55cd4032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23a51f3-6f31-4366-985e-3185e9abfd0b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£157,380 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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

STAGECOACH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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