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title: "B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a24067e8-008e-467d-9da9-32821033689c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B23005A - Bus Service 3, 5 and 5A," which falls under the public-service buses industry category. The contract, valued at £202,215 GBP, will enhance BSIP funded bus services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Initially set to run until 29th March 2025, the Department for Transport has agreed to a one-year extension, thereby extending the contract end date to 28th March 2026. Key dates include the contract period starting on 23rd July 2023 and the award date on 14th September 2023.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focusing on public-service buses. With the extended contract duration, suppliers can expect steady business, making it suitable for both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering reliable and efficient bus services in regional areas and those looking to expand their portfolio within the public transportation sector will find this an attractive business growth opportunity.

## 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/7a95f56a-b417-42f7-a412-4ad7ac0fce46 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,215 |
| 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 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a95f56a-b417-42f7-a412-4ad7ac0fce46
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a95f56a-b417-42f7-a412-4ad7ac0fce46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a95f56a-b417-42f7-a412-4ad7ac0fce46
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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