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title: "Contract B24006 Bus Service 6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Contract B24006 Bus Service 6

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea865b44-4cc5-417a-8a73-acfa41671a07

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract B24006 Bus Service 6" in the public-service buses industry category. The procurement method was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £93,960 in GBP, with a contract period starting on March 31, 2024, and ending on March 28, 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award being made on May 9, 2024. The supplier selected was EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED. The tender period ended on January 4, 2024, and the contract involves delivering services in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by East Sussex County Council provides opportunities for growth, particularly for small and voluntary/community sector enterprises. Businesses well-suited to compete include operators in the public-service buses industry willing to cater to the specific service requirements outlined in the contract. The council's decision to award the contract through a direct method below the threshold signals a streamlined procurement process, benefiting SMEs and VCSEs seeking to engage in public-sector contracts. The contract duration of two years presents a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier, EAST KENT ROAD CAR COMPANY, LIMITED, contributing to their business growth and service expansion in the region.

## 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/2eaead3b-3fd9-4a3b-8be2-38a3ff4703df |
| 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 | £93,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,960 |
| 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/2eaead3b-3fd9-4a3b-8be2-38a3ff4703df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaead3b-3fd9-4a3b-8be2-38a3ff4703df
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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