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title: "Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95262bef-bc1a-458f-bf01-69bdee64717a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Public Bus DPS Mini-Competition for route B24323" under the industry category of public-service buses. This contract, valued at £144,188 GBP, addresses the need for a replacement bus service in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically the Hastings, Westfield, Northiam, and Tenterden areas. The necessity arose due to the withdrawal of the incumbent supplier's service. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, includes options to consider the best value for money. The tender period ended on 18 July 2024, and the contract starts on 1 September 2024, running until 31 March 2026. The award was made on 19 August 2024 to Stagecoach Group Limited.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly large companies capable of delivering comprehensive bus services. The nature of the contract, which includes potential supplementary evening and Sunday services, allows for expansion and consistent revenue streams over the contract period. Companies with established operational capabilities in public transportation and a presence or interest in the South East region will find this tender particularly appropriate. It also offers businesses the chance to form long-term partnerships with a significant contracting authority, enhancing credibility and market positioning.

## Notice

Incumbent supplier has confirmed that they are altering their commercial services in the Hastings area from 1 September, resulting in the withdrawal of their service 29 between Hastings, Westfield, Northiam and Tenterden. Therefore, the Council needs to take urgent action to ensure communities are not left without a bus service. The first part of this procurement therefore is to put a replacement service in place: B24329 (A) or B24329 (B). There are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money. Depending on the cost of the new Hastings-Tenterden contract, should funding be available, the Council may also award a new contract which covers part of the service withdrawn. The specifications for these 'part-services' for evening and/or Sunday service provision are B24323 (A) and B24323 (B). Again there are 2 options as the Council need to consider which offers the best value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f9e433-40cb-4709-bae1-e9bbf0c5f24b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,180 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f9e433-40cb-4709-bae1-e9bbf0c5f24b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f9e433-40cb-4709-bae1-e9bbf0c5f24b
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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