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title: "Contract B24023 Bus Service 23"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea170066-ce3c-4034-91a4-5fac612d97e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24023 Bus Service 23

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea170066-ce3c-4034-91a4-5fac612d97e2

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of bus services to the EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract, known as Contract B24023 Bus Service 23, falls under the public-service buses category. The award was made through a direct procurement method using a Single tender action, with a total contract value of £92,484. The contract period is from March 31, 2024, to March 28, 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender for bus services by the East Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing public-service bus operations. Businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those with experience in managing short-term council-funded contracts, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Understanding the requirements for efficient and reliable bus services in the South East region will be crucial for potential bidders considering this contract.

## Notice

Direct Award (De minimis arrangement) of short term Council funded bus service contract to approved DPS operator. End date is MAX end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1c90f8-89f1-4a2c-bf6e-0fe0253832fe |
| 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 | £92,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,484 |
| 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/5e1c90f8-89f1-4a2c-bf6e-0fe0253832fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1c90f8-89f1-4a2c-bf6e-0fe0253832fe
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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