Award

B26029 - Bus Service 29: Uckfield - Crowborough - Tunbridge Wells

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "B26029 - Bus Service 29: Uckfield - Crowborough - Tunbridge Wells," has been completed under the management of East Sussex County Council. This contract falls within the public-service buses category (CPV code 34121100) and focuses on services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage concluded on 10 March 2026. The contract, awarded to BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY LIMITED, spans from 12 April 2026 to 7 April 2029, including a possible three-year extension and is valued at £390,322. Fare income is retained by the operator, enhancing the financial attractiveness of the contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, especially those providing bus services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for engaging with this contract, due to the procurement method encouraging diverse business participation. This award not only underscores the chance for sustained revenue through operations but also positions the supplier to benefit from retaining fare income, which is advantageous for enhancing service offerings and improving local connectivity in East Sussex.

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Notice Title

B26029 - Bus Service 29: Uckfield - Crowborough - Tunbridge Wells

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS390,322 (includes extension) Subject to RPIX Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0f4c366-7584-4d46-947c-bd8fa4280abf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2380b52-9a2b-490b-9ac3-942ca8a87b5b
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
£390,322 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,322 £100K-£500K
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
10 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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