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title: "B23054XA - Bus Service 28"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-003e8e3c-7638-41dc-95f5-b217438ed106"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23054XA - Bus Service 28

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-003e8e3c-7638-41dc-95f5-b217438ed106

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23054XA - Bus Service 28" under the industry category of public-service buses. This procurement falls under the services category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initially running from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, the contract has been extended until 28th March 2026, following the Department for Transport's approval. The contract, valued at £619,958.25, was awarded to BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY LIMITED and forms part of the BSIP funded bus service enhancements programme, utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the public transport sector, particularly those specializing in bus services and related enhancements. The extension of the contract underscores the project’s stability and ongoing commitment by the council, providing a substantial revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates, highlighting opportunities for various business types to engage with important public service projects, drive growth, and expand their service portfolios in the public transport industry.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7081fdfb-28f5-45bb-82ab-19a997374b77 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £619,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £619,958 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7081fdfb-28f5-45bb-82ab-19a997374b77
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7081fdfb-28f5-45bb-82ab-19a997374b77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7081fdfb-28f5-45bb-82ab-19a997374b77
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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