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title: "B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa824ad3-cb25-439f-8592-10b82b7cf2ba

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract titled "B23098B - Bus Service 98 Mon - Sat eve" to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED for the enhancement of bus services in the South East region until 28th March 2026. Funded by the Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP), the contract valued at £416,325 includes a one-year extension beyond the initial end date of 29th March 2025. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award was made on 4th August 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is classified under CPV code 34121100.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. The project involves enhancing evening bus services, which could drive increased demand and visibility for the awarded supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable for such contracts, suggesting that future related procurements under the same category may foster inclusive business growth. Companies able to offer innovative and reliable public transport solutions would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities that may arise from such council tenders.

## 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/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,325 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2025 at 07:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a
- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0ba8ce-45f5-4558-a9c3-96ff0d26322a
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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