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title: "B23051C - Bus Service 51"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23051C - Bus Service 51

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44c5daf3-bf7d-4df6-8009-c01e1f7c6f77

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the enhancement of Bus Service 51, titled "B23051C - Bus Service 51". This procurement, classified under the public-service buses industry category (CPV code 34121100), is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the status marked as complete. Initially valued at £475,257, the contract commenced on 23rd July 2023 and will now extend until 28th March 2026, following an extension permitted in the original tender documentation. The key milestones include the original contract period from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, with an extension through 28th March 2026.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this enhanced bus service contract presents a valuable chance, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement method is selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, creating a targeted competition landscape. Businesses with expertise in the provision of public-service buses and transportation services are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aims to improve local transportation in the South East region, providing consistent opportunities for service providers specialising in public transport solutions.

## 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/816d12b7-333e-4330-8315-b98514506938 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,257 |
| 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

- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816d12b7-333e-4330-8315-b98514506938
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816d12b7-333e-4330-8315-b98514506938

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816d12b7-333e-4330-8315-b98514506938
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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