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title: "B23231A - Bus Service 29A"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# B23231A - Bus Service 29A

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2edd41b3-3b3c-4cce-bd87-658993118656

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23231A - Bus Service 29A" for enhancements to a public-service bus route. This contract, funded by the BSIP, will operate primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom and run from 23rd July 2023 until 28th March 2026, including a 1-year extension. Initially set to expire on 29th March 2025, the Department for Transport has agreed to the extension. The total contract value, including the extension, is £773,246.08. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the process is now in the award update stage as of 18th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The provision of enhanced bus services can attract businesses in the public transport and vehicle supply sectors, especially those capable of meeting the requirements for public-service buses. Companies specialising in regional transportation services or those looking to expand into public-sector contracts may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The active involvement of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited as the supplier highlights the scope for established bus service providers to secure lucrative government contracts.

## 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.. Additional information: 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/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715 |
| 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 | £773,246 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £773,246 |
| 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 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715
- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53353182-817f-43cc-8eb5-17a1d38d0715
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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