Modification of Bus Service 318 Contract with The Big Lemon C.I.C
East Sussex County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedModification of Bus Service 318 Contract with The Big Lemon C.I.C
Awarded 18 Dec 2023
Awarded18 Dec 2023
Value£60,833.00
SupplierTHE BIG LEMON C.I.C
RegionSouth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 2y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 18 Dec 2023Expired 29 Mar 2024
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East Sussex County Council awarded a contract to The Big Lemon C.I.C for the operation of Council-funded bus service 318, a revenue-guaranteed service where the Council pays the contract value minus revenue achieved.
The contract was modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations, resulting in an increased day rate/contract value and a reduced contract length, with the contract now expiring on 29 March 2024.
The contract value is AUD 60,833.
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Modification of Bus Service 318 Contract with The Big Lemon C.I.C
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