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title: "B23304 - Bus Service 304"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-27"
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# B23304 - Bus Service 304

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a5d8186-2b69-4098-9100-022450527813

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a public-service bus service under the title "B23304 - Bus Service 304". The contract, valued at 380,380 GBP, was awarded to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract starting on July 16, 2023, and ending on April 25, 2026. The tender period ended on January 13, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and the contract covers the South East region in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in public-service buses or transport services may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract duration and the guaranteed revenue service model provide stability for potential suppliers. Understanding the requirements and pricing structure is essential for businesses interested in competing for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f584af98-9bec-49ff-b488-fe10472a06a8 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,380 |
| 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

- 27 Sep 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f584af98-9bec-49ff-b488-fe10472a06a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f584af98-9bec-49ff-b488-fe10472a06a8
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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