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title: "B23023A - Bus Service 23"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23023A - Bus Service 23

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f200d1-b13a-4349-81f7-ad059f6597cf

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "B23023A - Bus Service 23," classified under the industry category of public-service buses (CPV: 34121100). This contract involves BSIP funded bus service enhancements and will initially run until 29th March 2025, with a one-year extension option exercised, thus extending it until 28th March 2026. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £53,130, covers services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has concluded with East Kent Road Car Company, Limited being awarded the contract, which officially started on 23rd July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the transport services industry. Companies with capabilities in enhancing bus services can benefit from this contract, which provides a relatively stable and extended period of engagement due to the one-year extension clause. The procurement model used—selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system—indicates a streamlined and potentially recurring opportunity for qualified businesses to collaborate with East Sussex County Council on public transport enhancements.

## 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/94cdf8f7-a1d4-4aa1-9788-2b41460272ce |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,130 |
| 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 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cdf8f7-a1d4-4aa1-9788-2b41460272ce
- 26 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cdf8f7-a1d4-4aa1-9788-2b41460272ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cdf8f7-a1d4-4aa1-9788-2b41460272ce
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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