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title: "B23014A - Bus Service 14"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23014A - Bus Service 14

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cb5f58b-c119-4cb6-9697-a552d687f865

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23014A - Bus Service 14" for enhancing public-service bus routes, specifically funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The contract, valued at £441,030, was initially set to run until 29th March 2025 but has now been extended to 28th March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically public-service buses, and applies to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 26th September 2023. The procurement process was selective, with the contracting stage now marked as complete, and the contract period began on 16th July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The dynamic purchasing system utilised implies a potential for future call-offs, allowing for continued engagement and service provision opportunities. The successful bidder, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, demonstrates that established bus service companies are well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering enhanced services within the specified region.

## 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/bd14291d-3f2b-430f-9a25-3464abc49529 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £441,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £441,030 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd14291d-3f2b-430f-9a25-3464abc49529
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd14291d-3f2b-430f-9a25-3464abc49529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd14291d-3f2b-430f-9a25-3464abc49529
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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