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title: "B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a008260c-8c1e-44ea-9994-829d95b7b313

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the enhancement of Bus Service 54 and 98 under the title "B23054B - Bus Service 54 and 98". The contract falls under the industry category of public-service buses, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is now in the complete stage, employed a selective call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the original contract period from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, with an extension until 28th March 2026 agreed upon by the Department for Transport. The contract, valued at £382,182, incorporates this extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public transport services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurements could benefit from engaging in sustainable transport initiatives and expanding their service offerings within the public transportation sector. The award to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED, as the main supplier, highlights the potential for businesses to secure lucrative government contracts by demonstrating reliability and service quality.

## 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/cfb238c7-d202-4f70-97d0-82bb6847aa5b |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,182 |
| 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 13:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb238c7-d202-4f70-97d0-82bb6847aa5b
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb238c7-d202-4f70-97d0-82bb6847aa5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb238c7-d202-4f70-97d0-82bb6847aa5b
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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