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B361066B - Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle - Robertsbridge - Hawkhurst - Wadhurst - Tunbridge Wells (Sundays plus Bank Holidays)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a public bus service titled "B361066B - Bus Service 1066," covering areas from Hastings to Tunbridge Wells, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. The procurement falls under the public-service buses industry category, with the award notice published on 29th April 2026. The contract's total value is £250,470, and it will span from 12th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, offering a potential extension option for an additional three years. Located in the South East, United Kingdom, this procurement utilised a selective method through a Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at supporting regional public transport services. The tender transitioned from planning to award stage with all necessary contracts sealed, making this process interest for stakeholders looking to engage with public sector transport offerings.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within transport services, specifically those experienced in public-service buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suited to benefit from this procurement. The call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System implies that qualified providers could gain steady revenue and expand their service areas. East Kent Road Car Company Limited, known for its large-scale operations, is the awarded supplier, showcasing the potential for significant market engagement and expansion opportunities within the region's transport sector.

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Notice Title

B361066B - Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle - Robertsbridge - Hawkhurst - Wadhurst - Tunbridge Wells (Sundays plus Bank Holidays)

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS250,470 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da57ef0-cac5-4672-a387-7408eb642e83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76a8881-315e-4a6b-940a-5f94f8ed45cf
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
£250,470 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,470 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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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