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title: "B23320 - Bus Service 320"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-01"
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# B23320 - Bus Service 320

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb8ae5aa-58a0-4f3b-8991-94ddf900b852

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has successfully awarded the contract for Bus Service 320 to East Kent Road Car Company, Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £320,530 GBP, and the contract period runs from April 30, 2023, to April 25, 2026. The tender period ended on January 13, 2023. The service falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses in the public-service buses industry, particularly those specialising in bus operations and transportation services, would find this tender suitable for expanding their operations. The successful bidder, East Kent Road Car Company, Limited, will provide the council-funded bus service as per the terms described, presenting growth opportunities within the local transport sector.

## Notice

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5362ab98-1b3b-43cf-8d2b-cdcb2b33d878 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,530 |
| 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

- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5362ab98-1b3b-43cf-8d2b-cdcb2b33d878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5362ab98-1b3b-43cf-8d2b-cdcb2b33d878
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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