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B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 08:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)". This contract falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is deemed a service within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract has a total value of £285,000, including a three-year potential extension. The procurement initiative is currently in the award phase, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 July 2026 and conclude on 22 July 2029.

This public bus service contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale operators capable of managing public transport services. With fare income retained by the operator, there is potential for profitability beyond the contract's initial value. The tender process was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that businesses of various sizes and structures had the opportunity to compete. Companies proficient in delivering consistent service within identified localities and capable of navigating dynamic purchasing systems are well-suited to such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (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: PS285,000 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a1678cc-78b6-4b18-8a9d-edb8fcfaf4a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba27bde-5827-49e5-82a4-06c9014fbb54
Current Stage
Award
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
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
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
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HAMS TRAVEL

Further Information

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