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title: "B23098A - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat daytime"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23098A - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat daytime

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4684cfa3-89e6-48c0-848b-32f0e47086d9

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23098A - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat daytime" for enhancing BSIP funded bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £420,900 GBP, and the procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2023 and will run until 28th March 2026, following a one-year extension permitted by the Department for Transport. Key personnel for queries is Dave Emmanuel, reachable via james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk, phone 01273336182.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in public-service transportation. The awarded contract for bus service enhancements ensures consistent and reliable service, offering growth opportunities for companies that specialise in service delivery and bus fleet management. The contract's extension reflects stability and potential for long-term collaboration, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focussed on expanding within the public transportation sector.

## 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/05c51a4f-029e-4fa2-be34-ff6fed1074db |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,900 |
| 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 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c51a4f-029e-4fa2-be34-ff6fed1074db
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c51a4f-029e-4fa2-be34-ff6fed1074db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c51a4f-029e-4fa2-be34-ff6fed1074db
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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