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B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the bus service titled "B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)," which falls under the industry category of public-service buses. As the buyer, East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract to East Kent Road Car Company Limited, a large supplier. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract officially awarded on 19th March 2026 and published on 29th April 2026. The service is set to commence on 12th April 2026 and continue until 7th April 2029, with a potential three-year extension option. The contract is valued at £454,689, including the extension, and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those involved with public-service buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this tender favourable due to its suitability criteria. By participating in similar procurements, businesses can expand their market presence in the public transportation industry and strengthen relationships with local councils like East Sussex County Council, potentially opening doors to future contracts within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)

Notice Description

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS454,689 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfb1c155-8a17-4517-94ba-132de2571b5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c8bc93-838b-47e2-af18-d1336129bd3b
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
£454,689 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£454,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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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