Award

B26323 - Bus Service 323: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Elphinstone Road - Hastings Station

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council concerns the provision of Bus Service 323, servicing route locations from Hastings Conquest Hospital to Hastings Station via Elphinstone Road. The industry category is public-service buses, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been finalised on 27th March 2026. The contract, awarded to East Kent Road Car Company, commences on 12th April 2026 and runs until 7th April 2029. With a contract value estimated at £760,453 inclusive of extension, the procurement was facilitated via a selective tender process through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The contract period includes a potential three-year extension.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public-service buses. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and offers potential business growth through direct engagement in a long-term public service contract. The retention of fare income by the operator creates additional revenue opportunities. Enterprises with a strong presence in or capacity to operate within the South East of England may find this award particularly beneficial for expanding regional operations and strengthening buyer relationships with public authorities such as East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

B26323 - Bus Service 323: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Elphinstone Road - Hastings Station

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS760,453 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-876da40e-3fd2-4527-9333-6a1f6478f9d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaaea85f-728d-4060-a2d4-6278df7954ee
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
£760,453 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£760,453 £500K-£1M
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
27 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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