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B26053 (option 2) Bus Service 53: Eastbourne - Hailsham - Ninfield - Bexhill

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "B26053 (option 2) Bus Service 53: Eastbourne - Hailsham - Ninfield - Bexhill" contract, classified under the industry category of public-service buses. The contract, valued at £160,196, has been awarded to East Kent Road Car Company Limited, with the contract period commencing on 12 April 2026 and concluding on 7 April 2029. This selective procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS), offering a service within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Although the tender period ended on 23 December 2025, the contract award was finalised on 28 April 2026, positioning the procurement firmly within the award stage.

This tender offers promising opportunities for growth specifically tailored for large-scale bus operators capable of managing public bus services. Businesses with a focus on transport services within the South East region would find this contract attractive, particularly those who can leverage fare income retention to maximise profitability. Additionally, the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs implies that these entities can also express interest in future opportunities, provided they align with the procurement requirements. Overall, the established contract period allows for sustained business for three years, with a potential extension, offering stability and long-term market presence in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

B26053 (option 2) Bus Service 53: Eastbourne - Hailsham - Ninfield - Bexhill

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS160,196 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e365041-27aa-4832-8d8c-927d140c65f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c3251c-64d9-4bc8-9c29-b08586e89c66
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,196 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,196 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST KENT ROAD CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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