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title: "B23020 - Bus Service 20 and 22"
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# B23020 - Bus Service 20 and 22

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c89f62b8-f8b8-4f88-8b86-4e20a2e5dd84

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract titled "B23020 - Bus Service 20 and 22" for public-service bus enhancements in the South East region of the United Kingdom. These enhancements are funded by the Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP). The contract, worth £62,466, commenced on 23rd July 2023 and will run until 29th March 2025, with an extension until 28th March 2026 after the council utilised a 1-year extension option. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the relevant industry category is services in public-service buses.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those offering public transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from targeted funding and potential long-term collaborations with local governments. With an active contract until March 2026, businesses have a chance to establish themselves as key service providers in the public transport sector and expand their market presence through collaboration with East Sussex County Council.

## 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/3d88b14b-a674-4fbf-b591-ac34b03c6deb |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,466 |
| 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

- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d88b14b-a674-4fbf-b591-ac34b03c6deb
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d88b14b-a674-4fbf-b591-ac34b03c6deb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d88b14b-a674-4fbf-b591-ac34b03c6deb
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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