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title: "Contract B240101 Bus Service 101"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B240101 Bus Service 101

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-312cae5e-9cd6-4c41-94eb-146ee6b2d6fe

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for Bus Service 101 to the EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £47,096 in GBP, starting on March 31, 2024, and concluding on March 28, 2026. This contract falls under the services category and is aimed at SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period ended on January 4, 2024.

This contract opportunity for Bus Service 101 by East Sussex County Council presents businesses in the South East region of the United Kingdom with a chance to provide public-service buses. Companies with experience in managing short-term Council-funded bus services would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration offers stability and potential for growth for the selected supplier, EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

## Notice

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e75cc-c4f2-440b-8d48-ae384cbd7a79 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,096 |
| 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

- 7 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e75cc-c4f2-440b-8d48-ae384cbd7a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e75cc-c4f2-440b-8d48-ae384cbd7a79
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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