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B23023B - Bus Service 23 Sunday

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:15

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26 Sep 2023 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "B23023B - Bus Service 23 Sunday," classified under the Public-service buses industry category. This services contract, funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), is set to enhance bus service operations in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Originally scheduled until 29th March 2025, the contract has been extended to 28th March 2026, following an agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT). The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period commenced on 23rd July 2023. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13th January 2023 and the contract award on 4th August 2023, with the award notice published on 26th September 2023.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in public-service bus operations. With a total value of £48,894, it offers consistent revenue and the potential for a one-year extension. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the council’s commitment to supporting diverse business sectors. The dynamic purchasing system allows for competitive engagement, providing a fair chance for capable suppliers like the awarded EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED to expand their market presence and contribute to regional transport improvements.

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Notice Title

B23023B - Bus Service 23 Sunday

Notice Description

BSIP funded bus service enhancements. This contract will run until 29th March 2025 unless the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year. Value includes extension. This contract has been awarded. As of 29th March 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 28th March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff9fefa6-ae93-4568-bb16-8d867f3befd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a6fa31-72f0-46f6-966b-93305ca223c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£48,894 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 2-3 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
Dave Emmanuel
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273336182

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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