Bus passes for school-aged passengers

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Notice Description

Bus passes for school-aged passengers in West Sussex

Procurement Information

Tickets are purchased with bus operators on the basis that: -The bus service is operated by a sole provider in the relevant geography -There is no effective or economical alternative (e.g. taxis or coaches) -Switching supplier is not possible due to absence of equivalent competition

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb3f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059033-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
CPV Codes: 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £265,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period: 22 Jun 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059033-2026
23rd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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