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Modification to B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268 and 269

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:46

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21 Dec 2023 at 14:39

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27 Sep 2023 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is overseeing a modification to the existing contract B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268, and 269, related to public-service buses in the South East of England. The procurement process, labelled under CPV classification as public-service buses, has reached the awardUpdate stage as of 20 April 2026. The contract was initially awarded to THE BIG LEMON C.I.C., and included in this modification is a contract value increase to £680,122 due to an extension complying with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. The selective procurement method was employed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the updated contract period beginning on 18 December 2023 and ending on 20 April 2030, subject to annual price reviews.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector to engage with a reliable council-funded service. Although the contract has been awarded and modified, large enterprises or established transport companies may find growth opportunities in future procurements from East Sussex County Council for similar services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suitability was not specified, suggesting potential openings for larger entities. This procurement underscores the vitality of the South East region and its opportunities for robust service delivery in the public transportation industry. Given the substantial contract value and the extension conditions, businesses with expertise in dynamic purchasing systems could leverage their strengths in negotiations and delivering effective transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Modification to B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268 and 269

Notice Description

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86911a8b-a5d0-433e-a738-96787e2d1dbb
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
Not specified
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
£680,122 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,218,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 Over 5 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

THE BIG LEMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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