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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Chichester, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of time-limited (three-month) bus passes to fulfil community needs. This direct procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted below threshold without competition, resulting in an award to the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £118,800 (gross). The related legal basis is anchored in the legislation 2023/54, and relevant documents were published on 12th June 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for companies in the service sector, specifically those specialising in travel services such as public transport provision. The absence of formal competition in the procurement process underlines the potential for similar direct procurement opportunities for businesses aiming to collaborate with local authorities. Companies that can offer competitive and efficient travel solutions are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to expand their operations and service offerings within the local public sector. This venture not only caters to transport companies but may also attract large-scale enterprises that provide auxiliary logistical solutions.

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Notice Title

Time-limited (3-month) bus passes

Notice Description

Provision of time-limited (3 month) bus passes for community needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b45a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055846-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH

Further Information

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