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title: "Contract B24023B Bus Service 23b"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80fc96ca-ea9c-4256-9772-e1c05eebdb1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24023B Bus Service 23b

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80fc96ca-ea9c-4256-9772-e1c05eebdb1c

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the contract "B24023B Bus Service 23b" in the public-service buses industry category. The contract value is £34,408 GBP, and it was awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract period starts on 31st March 2024 and ends on 28th March 2026. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th January 2024. The council is located in Lewes, South East, United Kingdom.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses providing bus services or related services may find this tender suitable for competition. The completion of this award marks the beginning of a two-year contract period, offering stability for the winning supplier and potential for business development through contract extensions or future similar opportunities within the public transportation sector.

## 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/79c14aee-acdd-48af-90e3-6c6a000adf4e |
| 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 | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,408 |
| 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/79c14aee-acdd-48af-90e3-6c6a000adf4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c14aee-acdd-48af-90e3-6c6a000adf4e
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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