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title: "ESCC - 231, Uckfield-Framfield-Blackboys-Heathfield-Burwash-Etchingham - 42 seated 18 standing - AWARD"
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# ESCC - 231, Uckfield-Framfield-Blackboys-Heathfield-Burwash-Etchingham - 42 seated 18 standing - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-497c358e-c63c-4e4e-b3cb-2d3c5390c7d1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council, which has awarded a contract for public road transport services (CPV code: 60112000). The contract, titled "ESCC - 231, Uckfield-Framfield-Blackboys-Heathfield-Burwash-Etchingham," is valued at £269,000 and covers a service period from 1st April 2018 to 2nd April 2022, with potential for extension. The tender was officially awarded on 13th February 2018, with the tender period closing on 24th January 2018. The services to be provided will operate between Uckfield and Etchingham from Monday to Friday, utilising vehicles with a capacity of at least 60 passengers, including both seating and standing arrangements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services, especially those that can provide vehicles with the specified capacity and features. Companies with experience in managing transport contracts, particularly those focused on large passenger fleets, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract accessible and beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Contract Number: B8231 Route Number: 231 Period of Agreement: 01/04/18-02/04/2022 (subject to possible extension as allowed by legislation) Main Places to be served: 231: Uckfield-Framfield-Blackboys-Heathfield-Burwash-Etchingham Days of Operation: Mondays to Fridays Type of Vehicle: Any Minimum seating Capacity: 42 plus minimum of 18 standing (total capacity 60) Vehicle equipped with CCTV: Yes Vehicle with Real Time Passenger Information facility: Yes Personnel to have valid Council-issued DBS check: Not mandatory Council Maximum fare scale applicable: No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d8191b-f5a0-4433-a027-cf518cff6a96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 2 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £269,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d8191b-f5a0-4433-a027-cf518cff6a96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d8191b-f5a0-4433-a027-cf518cff6a96
  16th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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