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title: "BHCC JB Supported Bus Services - AWARD"
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# BHCC JB Supported Bus Services - AWARD

Buyer: BHCC CITY TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be04ab6c-8f8a-4d38-9fd1-f55cca5d907e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BHCC JB Supported Bus Services" was completed by BHCC City Transport, a division of the Brighton & Hove City Council. This process falls under the category of services, specifically targeting the buses and coaches sector, with additional classifications including double-decker and electric buses. Located in Brighton & Hove, South East United Kingdom, the tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was published on 13th February 2025. The contract period extends from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2034, with the tender period having ended on 14th November 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £22,840,000, aimed at providing supported bus services on specified city routes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transport solutions or those offering buses and coaches, including double-decker, electric, and low-floor models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on service provision within local public transportation networks. Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd, as the awarded supplier, sets a precedent for other capable and innovative businesses to engage in similar procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to the transport infrastructure of Brighton & Hove.

## Notice

The Council is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for the provision of supported bus services for 4 years with the option, exercisable by the Council, to extend for a period or periods up to a total of a further 4 years. The service provided by the Bidder will be to provide supported bus services within the city of Brighton & Hove on certain specified routes. Bidders are expected to be able to deliver everything detailed within the document 'Schedule 1 - Service Specification',

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,840,000 |
| 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 | BHCC CITY TRANSPORT |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Regency |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| 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

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 34121300 - Double-decker buses
- 34121400 - Low-floor buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f
- 9 May 2025 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f
- 13 Feb 2025 at 18:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8652d779-c5ad-43df-bba9-89fffd64d30f
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

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