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title: "Contract B24051A Bus Service 51"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24051A Bus Service 51

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a02a6b56-ed21-4ec8-984c-1468bcf2623a

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a direct contract for the bus service "Contract B24051A Bus Service 51" to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract value is £58,560 in GBP, with a contract period starting on 31st March 2024 and ending on 28th March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action and the contract covers the public-service buses category. The tender closed on 4th January 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the services industry, particularly those with expertise in providing public-service buses. Businesses suited for this opportunity should consider engaging with the East Sussex County Council to explore potential future tenders in the transportation sector. The contract period allows for long-term planning and stability, offering a consistent revenue stream for the successful supplier.

## Notice

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6353241-e80f-4d3a-830c-8ccac89c913c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,560 |
| 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

- 7 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6353241-e80f-4d3a-830c-8ccac89c913c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6353241-e80f-4d3a-830c-8ccac89c913c
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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