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title: "B23291B - Bus Service 291"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23291B - Bus Service 291

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd49902-345b-4f0d-93de-4aa94297ebaa

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the enhancement of Bus Service 291, funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The awarded contract, valued at £204,045 GBP, will run until 28th March 2026 following a one-year extension approved by the Department for Transport. This selective tender, a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focuses on public-service buses and serves the South East region of the United Kingdom. The original contract period commenced on 23rd July 2023, and the initial end date was set for 29th March 2025 before the extension. Key dates include the award date on 15th August 2023 and the publication date of the award notice on 27th September 2023. The tender prioritises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) for participation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and public-service bus sectors. The procurement is well-suited for companies specialising in bus service operations and management, particularly those already engaged in dynamic purchasing systems. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender especially beneficial, as the council favours these entities in its suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can provide substantial growth opportunities by securing long-term, stable work until March 2026, and establishing a collaboration with East Sussex County Council can enhance business credentials and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

## 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/9a2b8152-f307-4c51-b270-d3dcf3055156 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,045 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 14:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2b8152-f307-4c51-b270-d3dcf3055156
- 27 Sep 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2b8152-f307-4c51-b270-d3dcf3055156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2b8152-f307-4c51-b270-d3dcf3055156
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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