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title: "B23121B - Bus Service 121 and 123"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff59e522-7499-4ce3-b930-d062dec44515"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-27"
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# B23121B - Bus Service 121 and 123

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff59e522-7499-4ce3-b930-d062dec44515

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a public-service bus service in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "B23121B - Bus Service 121 and 123", has a total value of £883,773.62 and was awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from July 23, 2023, to April 25, 2026, providing business opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by East Sussex County Council for a public-service bus service presents business growth opportunities for companies in the transportation services sector, particularly those offering bus services. The procurement stage has been completed, with COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD being the awarded supplier. Businesses in the services industry, especially those focused on public-service buses, may find this contract to be well-suited for competitive participation and potential growth.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2335133e-8ff2-4cc6-a77b-3ef9de40b14b |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £883,773 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £883,773 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2335133e-8ff2-4cc6-a77b-3ef9de40b14b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2335133e-8ff2-4cc6-a77b-3ef9de40b14b
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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