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title: "B8468 - Bus Service 468"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B8468 - Bus Service 468

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9369ac5-c4bb-47a4-b4a0-1c72377c47fe

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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 "B8468 - Bus Service 468," was directly awarded to SEAFORD AND DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED under a single tender action. The contract has a value of £34,432 GBP and spans from April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023.

This tender opportunity, initiated as part of a direct procurement method, is suited for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses providing services related to public-service buses in the South East region can benefit from bidding for this contract. The contract award was published on March 31, 2023, offering growth prospects for suitable businesses with capabilities to fulfil the contract requirements within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Direct Award of short term contract to existing operator of service (approved DPS operator) until ongoing procurement is concluded. End date is MAX end date, contract may end sooner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08495ac8-1a4c-4295-a408-30cfea57e3ad |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,432 |
| 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 | SEAFORD AND DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08495ac8-1a4c-4295-a408-30cfea57e3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08495ac8-1a4c-4295-a408-30cfea57e3ad
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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