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Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been completed by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and falls under the industry category of public-service buses. This tender is a part of a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) involving SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS. The contract period began on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, potentially extending for an additional three years. With a contract value totalling £562,085.04, including the extension, the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their portfolios, particularly those suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntarily and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The contract was awarded to the EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP, indicating the type of organisation that may find such opportunities advantageous. Companies that provide innovative and responsive transport solutions have the potential to thrive, given the contract's focus on digital demand and responsiveness in transport services.

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Notice Title

Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Notice Description

This contract (S07PM) 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-b5fd17-5dd36b5c-5d4a-451e-8a70-603e63e8b64b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb2bb9b-f8d8-4e88-8878-49fa1b5dce83
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
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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