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B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, with the awarded contract titled "B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill" within the industry category of public-service buses. The project is based in South East England, United Kingdom, with the contract officially awarded to East Kent Road Car Company on 31st March 2026. The services fall under a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, featuring a selective procurement method. The contract covers a three-year period starting on 12th April 2026, with a potential extension of an additional three years, concluding on 7th April 2029. The total contract value, including the extension option, is £750,802.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms in the transport services sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet tender suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in providing regional bus services would find this contract particularly lucrative, offering a chance to retain fare income and potentially expand services. Additionally, the dynamic purchasing system approach can facilitate further engagement opportunities for vendors looking to secure contracts within this service category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS750,802 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af16da6a-87d6-4474-8638-ba6b5decdbac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956bf6c-87d1-46ae-a104-a67c939a4fef
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
£750,802 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,802 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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