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title: "B23021 - Bus Service 21"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23021 - Bus Service 21

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa74210-9e3b-4a6a-b189-b48beb390ae5

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for "B23021 - Bus Service 21", focused on public-service bus enhancements funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The project, identified by the Council as ESCC - 035729_26, falls under the services industry category. The contract, initially running from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, includes a permissible extension that will extend the term to 28th March 2026. The contract's total value, including this extension, is £33,060. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The service is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract award offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in public-service buses and transport services. SMEs and VCSEs are suitable for participation, especially those familiar with dynamic purchasing system processes. Businesses offering innovative and reliable public transport solutions will find this contract beneficial for growth, providing both stability and the potential for a long-term partnership with East Sussex County Council.

## 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/33476ce5-8cfe-431e-8bc5-70c7515a693f |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,060 |
| 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

- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33476ce5-8cfe-431e-8bc5-70c7515a693f
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33476ce5-8cfe-431e-8bc5-70c7515a693f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33476ce5-8cfe-431e-8bc5-70c7515a693f
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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