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B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council has culminated in an award for the provision of bus services, titled "B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common." The contract, classified under public-service buses, will operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom and spans a three-year period starting from 12th April 2026, with an optional three-year extension. The contract value amounts to £2,211,794. This project marks the award stage of a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS, with a selective procurement method employing a dynamic purchasing system. The opportunity was officially awarded on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport sector, capable of providing comprehensive public bus services. The contract prioritises small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusivity within the procurement process. As fare income is directed to the council, companies that can efficiently manage operational costs while delivering high-quality services will benefit the most. Large-scale suppliers, such as East Kent Road Car Company Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the scalability needed to succeed in such projects.

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Notice Title

B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS2,211,794 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-490d47aa-98dc-4acf-9d44-7af74adade1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd2ed55-1584-42af-862d-909696e668e0
Current Stage
Award
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
£2,211,794 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,211,794 £1M-£10M
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
27 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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