Award

ESSC - DE - Public Bus Route B25323 and B25329

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of public bus routes B25323 and B25329, as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, focusing on transport services (excluding waste transport), entails providing evening bus services covering Hastings town centre and surrounding areas, enhancing connectivity for communities and facilitating access to Conquest Hospital. The procurement method was selective, involving specific invitation to tender. The contract period begins on 1 August 2025 and extends until 22 April 2028, with possible extensions until 2030. The total contract value is £529,125, and the award was made to East Kent Road Car Company Ltd on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it endorses service expansion and community engagement. Enterprises capable of delivering reliable public transport services, especially those with experience in supporting regional connectivity and healthcare access, will find this contract beneficial. This opportunity supports business growth by increasing reach within the community and integrating services into public transportation frameworks in Southeast England.

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Notice Title

ESSC - DE - Public Bus Route B25323 and B25329

Notice Description

2x Public Bus Routes - B25323 and B25329. Provision of evening Bus service to be provided on route 323 (contract B25323) between Conquest Hospital, Elphinstone Road, Hastings town centre, West St Leonards and Harley Shute. This will provide a service for a number of communities without a bus service at this time of day, along with links to assist staff and visitors of Conquest Hospital. Route 329 (contract B25329) will provide Monday to Saturday peak, daytime and early evening links for communities in Tenterden, Northiam, Broad Oak and Westfield to/from Hastings town centre and Conquest Hospital. It is also designed to allow trips to Tenterden for shopping and visiting opportunities. There are no other bus services linking these communities outside of Hastings. This contract is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council Public Bus DPS. This contract will run for 12 month from 6 January 2025 to 28 March 2026 subject to two possible extensions to 22 April 2028 and 20 April 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86ab5a88-63f8-4718-97ea-0ef13109865e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871780ad-b701-4351-85e8-c49f0e74c5c6
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£529,125 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,125 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 22 Apr 2028 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
Not specified

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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