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title: "B239009- Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 9 - Seddlescombe (Award of Contract)"
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# B239009- Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 9 - Seddlescombe (Award of Contract)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7924248-1aa1-4965-b9ff-210675e4b9a2

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the B239009 Digital Demand Responsive Transport project, with a value of £367,800. The project aims to enhance mobility and connectivity within Seddlescombe, South East region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective calling-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 13, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing services related to public-service buses. Businesses in the transportation and mobility sector, especially those focused on innovative solutions and service integration, would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The contract details indicate a potential extension until March 31, 2026, subject to approval by the Department for Transport (DfT).

## Notice

Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only (2 years). If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8b44f-cb19-4ef6-8a19-d3638771ba40 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £367,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,800 |
| 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 SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8b44f-cb19-4ef6-8a19-d3638771ba40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d8b44f-cb19-4ef6-8a19-d3638771ba40
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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