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Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, involved the awarding of a contract for a Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service known as "Flexibus". This initiative falls under the public-service buses industry category and is set to operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £314,438.52 including potential extensions, is now in the 'award' stage with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. This tender was processed using a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting specific procurement arrangements and timelines for industry participation.

This opportunity represents significant business growth potential for companies involved in digital and public transport services. SMEs, in particular, have a favourable entry due to the tender's suitability criteria. The awarded entity, East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete in such procurements, especially those looking to expand in the South East region. This contract offers an opportunity for firms to demonstrate innovation in transport services and develop partnerships with public sector bodies, thereby positioning themselves strongly in the transport technology and services market.

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Notice Title

Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Notice Description

This contract (S03PM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS314,438.52 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2ee20b1-0dbb-40e9-a1a9-2f2c3bed4519
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a2aadc-6ba3-4158-9167-f0a149795a3a
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
SME

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
£314,438 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,438 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
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 Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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