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title: "Public Bus Route B24428"
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# Public Bus Route B24428

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-515e4b78-a4c0-4905-83b7-782e08f71eab

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council recently completed the procurement process for a new bus service contract titled "Public Bus Route B24428". This service aims to provide additional capacity to the existing Route 28, primarily serving King's Academy pupils, running from Hailsham to Kings Academy, Ringmer Secondary School. The procurement falls under the "Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons" industry category, with a total contract value of £88,464. The awarded contract, procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised on 6th January 2025 and is set to run from 6th January 2025 to 28th March 2026, with the tender period having ended on 6th December 2024. The main procurement category for this contract is services, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contracting authority is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, BN7 1UE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing large passenger transport services, especially those equipped with the capacity to handle school transport requirements. Companies specialising in bus and coach services can potentially grow their business by participating in similar tenders or framework agreements. The awarded company, Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, demonstrates the potential for synergy with local educational institutions and highlights the demand for reliable and efficient transport solutions in the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are encouraged to explore such opportunities as the procurement process emphasises their contributions.

## Notice

Requirement for a further bus service. It will provide relief capacity to service 28 operated by Brighton & Hove Buses, for the needs of King's Academy pupils. This contract is for school service 428 and operated from Hailsham to Kings Academy, Ringmer Secondary School.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb46bb6-ee81-47ee-af4c-d81771de29a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,464 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,464 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb46bb6-ee81-47ee-af4c-d81771de29a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb46bb6-ee81-47ee-af4c-d81771de29a2
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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