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title: "Contract B24029 Bus Service 29"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85575e81-64c8-490c-bd8a-ef09295800d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24029 Bus Service 29

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85575e81-64c8-490c-bd8a-ef09295800d3

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for Bus Service 29 to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY LIMITED, a public-service buses operator, through a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £51,240, has a start date of 31st March 2024 and an end date of 28th March 2026. The procurement stage was completed, and the tender period ended on 4th January 2024. The council is located in Lewes, South East, United Kingdom, and the industry category is services.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) interested in providing public-service bus services. Businesses involved in transport services, especially those operating buses, may find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The direct procurement method and specific focus on public-service buses make this contract ideal for companies looking to grow in 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/07cb2e35-bc62-4608-9aea-c58ea5a6c06a |
| 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,240 |
| 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/07cb2e35-bc62-4608-9aea-c58ea5a6c06a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cb2e35-bc62-4608-9aea-c58ea5a6c06a
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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