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title: "B23031B - Bus Service 31"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13357dc8-2a57-41bf-9d96-23380177b1c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-27"
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# B23031B - Bus Service 31

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13357dc8-2a57-41bf-9d96-23380177b1c1

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council recently awarded a contract for a public-service bus project titled "B23031B - Bus Service 31", with a total value of £2,179,702. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from July 23, 2023, to April 25, 2026. The tender process concluded on January 13, 2023. The project falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by the East Sussex County Council presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses involved in public-service bus operations, particularly those in the transport and service industries, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The completion of this tender signifies a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage in council-funded transportation services within the South East region.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388982e4-729b-45a4-9f50-b521ad7cc716 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,179,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,179,702 |
| 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 | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388982e4-729b-45a4-9f50-b521ad7cc716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388982e4-729b-45a4-9f50-b521ad7cc716
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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