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Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution" has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This contract aims to provide an end-to-end category management solution for commissioning Passenger Transport Services under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The industry category is focused on software packages and information systems, with services to be delivered in the South East region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 23rd April 2026. The initial contract period runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension thereafter. The total contract value, excluding VAT, is £161,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software package and information systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to participate, considering the suitability criteria specified. ACCESS UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the competitiveness of the process. Companies with expertise in creating category management solutions or providing transport services software can benefit from engaging with similar future tenders. East Sussex County Council maintains a focus on efficient procurement, which could foster long-term business relationships for suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution

Notice Description

This contract has now been awarded. End-to-end category management solution to manage the commissioning of Passenger Transport Services under the current Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract value is ex VAT. A possible extension period of 12 months from 1 March 2029 to 28 February 2030 has been included in the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a66c2c-5033-43a4-8ce5-cf3cfaf6c938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba32725-4cf5-40db-88a4-34587b84816f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
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

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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