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title: "B23261C - Bus Service 261"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23261C - Bus Service 261

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeab2b5c-fc75-4f98-a50d-77a0dfa2d52b

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public-service buses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled 'B23261C - Bus Service 261', has a total value of £871,202.60 and was awarded through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from July 16, 2023, to April 25, 2026, providing opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises. The award was made on September 5, 2023, with the contract period starting on the same date.

This tender for bus services presents opportunities for businesses in the transport and services sector, particularly small and voluntary sector enterprises. Companies well-suited to compete are those with experience in providing public-service buses and operating within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated via a dynamic purchasing system, offers a chance for growth and business expansion within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e54801e-b09f-4f31-8301-ad9c5c0442dc |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £871,202 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £871,202 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e54801e-b09f-4f31-8301-ad9c5c0442dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e54801e-b09f-4f31-8301-ad9c5c0442dc
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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