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B26029A - Bus Service 29A: Heathfield - Blackboys - Uckfield - Isfield - Lewes

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "B26029A - Bus Service 29A" has been completed, with East Sussex County Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract was awarded to the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company for the provision of public-service buses, covering areas like Heathfield, Blackboys, Uckfield, Isfield, and Lewes, all within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was part of a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), involving a selective procurement method. The contract spans three years, with a potential extension for an additional three years, valued at £1,542,537 including extensions. Key dates entail the contract award on 13 March 2026 and the commencement of services from 12 April 2026, lasting until 7 April 2029.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transport services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, bolstered by the suitability criteria prioritising them in the procurement process. The scope for fare income retention provides advantageous financial terms for the operator, further enhancing the appeal for businesses with established capabilities in managing public bus services. Entities equipped to run efficient bus operations and improve regional accessibility would find this contract particularly promising for expanding their footprint in the public transit sector.

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Notice Title

B26029A - Bus Service 29A: Heathfield - Blackboys - Uckfield - Isfield - Lewes

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS1,542,537 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a26f80d-34fc-4780-ae39-482f4f2aa1e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542831a7-4731-4c72-ac05-521759707a00
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
£1,542,537 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,542,537 £1M-£10M
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
13 Mar 20262 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

BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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