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title: "B1166 - Bus Service 166, 167 and 168"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-01"
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# B1166 - Bus Service 166, 167 and 168

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c2465d2-6ec8-40ef-94a8-715eb4e6eab1

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the service titled "B1166 - Bus Service 166, 167 and 168" to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD. The procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023, with a total value of £64,446. The award was granted on March 31, 2023, and the tender closed on March 20, 2023, for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary community sector enterprises interested in providing public-service bus services to engage with East Sussex County Council. Businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly in the South East region, would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The direct award to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD signifies a preference for established operators but also signals future procurement prospects within the industry category of public-service buses.

## Notice

Direct Award of short term contract to existing operator of service (approved DPS operator) until ongoing procurement is concluded. End date is MAX end date, contract may end sooner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1c1fba-adc0-4dae-858d-75caf0cbdb49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,446 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1c1fba-adc0-4dae-858d-75caf0cbdb49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1c1fba-adc0-4dae-858d-75caf0cbdb49
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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