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title: "B23028A - Bus Service 28"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4aaa121-5b08-4393-a4da-519be211abf9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23028A - Bus Service 28

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4aaa121-5b08-4393-a4da-519be211abf9

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, East Sussex, UK, has awarded the contract "B23028A - Bus Service 28," classified under public-service buses (CPV code 34121100). This project, funded by BSIP for enhancements in bus services, operates in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract initially running from 23rd July 2023 to 29th March 2025, now extended to 28th March 2026 following approval from the Department for Transport. The total contract value, including the extension, is £61,305 GBP.

The awarded tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those operating in public transportation services. The procurement process, managed by East Sussex County Council, utilises a selective method, making it suitable for businesses adept at dynamic purchasing systems. The contract’s existing specification and extended timeframe ensure sustained business growth and development within the South East region, fostering stability and potential expansion for bus service providers like the supplier, East Kent Road Car Company, Limited.

## 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/e17a3df7-c97a-4778-b086-8f2984586e4d |
| 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 | £61,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,305 |
| 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 07:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17a3df7-c97a-4778-b086-8f2984586e4d
- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17a3df7-c97a-4778-b086-8f2984586e4d
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17a3df7-c97a-4778-b086-8f2984586e4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17a3df7-c97a-4778-b086-8f2984586e4d
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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