Award

B26007 - Bus Service 7 (Hastings Rail Station - Queens Road - Baldslow Road - Thanet Way - Park Crescent) 27 (Hastings Rail Station - Priory Avenue - Linton Avenue - Queens Road - Harold Place) and 347 (Pett - Guestling Green (Primary School) - Guestling - Ore -Hastings, Priory Meadow - Hastings Rail Station - Fairlight)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "B26007 - Bus Service 7 and 347" has been awarded by East Sussex County Council, headquartered in Lewes, England. The contract falls under the Public-service buses category within the services industry and is relevant to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a 'selective' process involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract was awarded on 27 March 2026, and has a start date of 12 April 2026, continuing until 7 April 2029, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The total contract value is £1,257,665, including the extension option, demonstrating substantial investment in local public transport infrastructure.

This procurement creates opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their business in the public transport sector. Businesses adept in providing reliable and efficient bus services, and capable of fulfilling dynamic purchasing system requirements could benefit from engaging in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to East Kent Road Car Company Limited highlights the potential for collaboration within the bus service provision industry in the South East region. This scenario is especially advantageous for companies based in or looking to expand their operations within the United Kingdom’s public transportation network, providing growth in service offerings and community engagement.

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Notice Title

B26007 - Bus Service 7 (Hastings Rail Station - Queens Road - Baldslow Road - Thanet Way - Park Crescent) 27 (Hastings Rail Station - Priory Avenue - Linton Avenue - Queens Road - Harold Place) and 347 (Pett - Guestling Green (Primary School) - Guestling - Ore -Hastings, Priory Meadow - Hastings Rail Station - Fairlight)

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS1,257,665 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9082f535-c82e-4d18-a3da-60971a613ed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f02d08d-1658-454e-82d1-ea5b0623113a
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
£1,257,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,257,665 £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
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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