Award

ESCC -DE- DDRT Digital Platform (a.k.a. Management System)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the digital platform component of the DDRT Management System has concluded with the active award stage, as of 20th March 2026. East Sussex County Council, situated in Lewes, England, undertook this initiative within the software package and information systems category. The selective procurement method, consisting of a call-off from a framework agreement, was employed to secure this project valued at £297,600. The contract spans from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2029, with potential extensions up to 4th February 2030. Interested parties had until 2nd January 2026 to submit tenders for this opportunity serving the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital platforms, particularly those that focus on passenger booking and logistics optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to their suitability for such contracts, despite the award being granted to Spare Labs Inc., a large-scale supplier. Companies offering innovative software solutions, especially in the realm of transportation and service management, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging with council projects like this can enhance credibility and showcase technical capabilities to broader markets.

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Notice Title

ESCC -DE- DDRT Digital Platform (a.k.a. Management System)

Notice Description

The digital platform element is being procured here which provides the 'Digital' element of the DDRT service. The digital platform will provide the passenger booking app, the driver app (for pick and drop off of passengers) and the backend management of the service including the algorithms that optimise the service provision and aggregation of passengers of vehicles trips.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ffabd15-6280-4646-8b2d-d07e96045013
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17136a-ef96-4739-bdfc-b79ffd9932f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2029 3-4 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

SPARE LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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