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title: "Contract B24051C Bus Service 5, 51, 54A"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-765ee9f7-fb61-4786-96a8-3243f0087246"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24051C Bus Service 5, 51, 54A

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-765ee9f7-fb61-4786-96a8-3243f0087246

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of bus services in the South East region. The contract, titled "Contract B24051C Bus Service 5, 51, 54A," was awarded through a selective procurement process using a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is valued at £396,555 and has a duration from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing public-service bus services. Businesses suited for this opportunity should consider the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The procurement process has already been completed, with the contract awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. Interested businesses should take note of the end date of the contract period for planning purposes.

## Notice

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8852a3a8-c603-4f06-a323-cff7271f276f |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,555 |
| 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/8852a3a8-c603-4f06-a323-cff7271f276f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8852a3a8-c603-4f06-a323-cff7271f276f
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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