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title: "Contract B24051B Bus Service 51"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24051B Bus Service 51

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de9f738c-cbf7-4ac9-af3d-b0c62f7f721f

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public-service buses to EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract, titled "Contract B24051B Bus Service 51," has a value of £119,320 and runs from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award below the threshold, and the tender period ended on January 4, 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises looking to provide public-service bus transportation. The suitability criteria include a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preference for smaller businesses in the transport sector. Businesses interested in short-term council-funded bus service contracts should consider engaging with East Sussex County Council for potential future opportunities within this industry category.

## Notice

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years). End date stated is end of initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba383049-2de9-42d9-9ff6-574e97e37a2d |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,320 |
| 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

- 7 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba383049-2de9-42d9-9ff6-574e97e37a2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba383049-2de9-42d9-9ff6-574e97e37a2d
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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