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title: "B2301XB - Bus Service 1X"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# B2301XB - Bus Service 1X

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6364eb6-221e-455c-b86b-bcdea2dda9a2

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of enhanced bus services under the title "B2301XB - Bus Service 1X". This contract, classified under Public-service buses (CPV 34121100), covers the South East region of the United Kingdom and is funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initial contract period started on 23rd July 2023 and will end on 29th March 2025, with a recent extension approving a new end date of 28th March 2026. The total contract value, including the possible extension, is GBP 391,539. Relevant key dates are the award date of 14th September 2023, with the tender period having closed on 13th January 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially those that specialise in bus services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity due to its selective call-off procurement method, allowing smaller organisations to compete effectively. The contract provides a stable and extended period of business for the successful bidder, with the potential to foster long-term relationships with the East Sussex County Council, promoting further business expansion.

## 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/cc20c76f-06ac-455d-8eda-4bf52f50b6c6 |
| 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 | £391,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £391,539 |
| 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 13:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc20c76f-06ac-455d-8eda-4bf52f50b6c6
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc20c76f-06ac-455d-8eda-4bf52f50b6c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc20c76f-06ac-455d-8eda-4bf52f50b6c6
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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