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title: "Contract B24054 Bus Service 54"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67618258-ef1b-4899-816e-0a0773f7ff6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24054 Bus Service 54

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67618258-ef1b-4899-816e-0a0773f7ff6a

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Public-service buses to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract, titled "Contract B24054 Bus Service 54", is valued at £39,040 GBP and has a start date of 31 March 2024, with an end date of 28 March 2026. The tender process was conducted through a direct procurement method with a single tender action and was completed on 4 January 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract for bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom presents a valuable business opportunity for companies specialised in public-service buses. Businesses interested in providing short term bus services to the East Sussex County Council should have the capabilities to meet the requirements of the contract, including operational capacity and adherence to DPS regulations. The council's preference for a direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process for qualified suppliers to engage and secure a contract for this service.

## 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/80e9219e-49e9-4f07-ab93-3fbf4014065c |
| 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 | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,040 |
| 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/80e9219e-49e9-4f07-ab93-3fbf4014065c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e9219e-49e9-4f07-ab93-3fbf4014065c
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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