Award

B26382 Bus Service 342 (Northiam - Peasmarsh - Rye - Telham - Broad Oak -Westfield) and 382 (Westfield - Brede - Broad Oak - Cripp's Corner - Robertsbridge Community College) Schooldays only

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2026 at 07:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council focused on a public-service bus contract titled "B26382 Bus Service 342 and 382 Schooldays only" and is classified under the industry category of "Public-service buses." The contract, with a value of £712,500, has been awarded to The Big Lemon CIC. The location of service delivery is in the South East of England. This procurement was initiated under a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award process now complete. The contract period spans from 12th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, following an award date of 13th March 2026.

This tender offers a long-term business opportunity, particularly suitable for medium-sized enterprises and voluntary or community sector organisations, given its nature and contract value. Businesses in the public transport sector, especially those specialising in school transport services, would be well-placed to benefit from such engagement with local councils. The dynamic procurement system approach used here allows for potential extensions, meaning there is further opportunity for establishing a long-term relationship and revenue stream with the council, enhancing business stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B26382 Bus Service 342 (Northiam - Peasmarsh - Rye - Telham - Broad Oak -Westfield) and 382 (Westfield - Brede - Broad Oak - Cripp's Corner - Robertsbridge Community College) Schooldays only

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS712,500 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75ec6706-11d7-4d8c-94cf-4e3cf9da205f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95969e-e435-436b-912b-9623192947a3
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
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
£712,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£712,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

THE BIG LEMON

Further Information

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