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Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been awarded by East Sussex County Council. This process falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £562,085.04, including potential extensions, covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award date was 26th March 2026, with the contract having an option to extend up to three additional years. The tender status is now complete, having passed through the award stage.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the public transport services sector, to expand their operations in the South East of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could potentially benefit, given the contract's suitability for such entities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can gain significant experience and visibility, enhancing their prospects in the public sector. The awarded supplier, East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, demonstrates the strategic advantage of being positioned within the regional transport network to effectively provide responsive public transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Notice Description

This contract (S08PM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS562,085.04 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39a80be4-cfdd-436a-8375-fd1534ffe024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c3eaa-5c26-4a5b-bb51-0fcfbc53d456
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£562,085 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£562,085 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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 1UE
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 Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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