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B26001B - Bus Service 1B: Hailsham - Langney - Eastbourne town centre

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under its dynamic purchasing system for Bus Service 1B, connecting Hailsham, Langney, and Eastbourne town centre. The tender, identified as B26001B, focuses on public-service buses, categorised within the services industry. The contract was announced on 27th April 2026 and is set to commence on 12th April 2026, running until 7th April 2029. With a potential three-year extension, the total contract value stands at £631,905. This procurement followed a selective method, involving a call-off from SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS, and is targeted towards the South East region of the United Kingdom.

The tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems and public bus operations. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging inclusive participation. The contract provides a chance for companies to grow their presence in public transport within the South East area and retain fare income, offering a stable, long-term business opportunity with the possibility of extension. Businesses well-versed in regional transport service delivery may find this contract especially beneficial for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

B26001B - Bus Service 1B: Hailsham - Langney - Eastbourne town centre

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS631,905 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a09f9f5-41d7-4a0c-8112-bb42042524c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9500bd60-5049-4503-8626-1bda8de0555f
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
£631,905 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£631,905 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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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