--- title: "B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs (Award of Contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-11" --- # B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs (Award of Contract) Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ab3b14-31c0-48a4-986d-dbf94b76b539.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B239001 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 1 - South Downs" under a government-funded scheme aimed at improving mobility and access for residents and visitors across the county. This contract, valued at £135,080, will span from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, including a one-year extension approved as of 1st April 2025. The initiative falls under the public-service buses sector and is classified under the CPV code 34121100. It involves integrating digital demand-responsive transport services into the existing transport network within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award was completed on 26th May 2023. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport and technological solutions for mobility. Companies specialising in digital transport services, especially those that can offer seamless integration with existing rail and bus networks, stand to benefit considerably. Moreover, this project focuses on improving access for local communities and boosting tourism, thereby providing substantial avenues for growth for SMEs and VCSEs in related fields. The awarded contractor for this project is Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA), indicating a preference for suppliers with a strong regional presence and expertise in community-focused transport solutions. ## Notice Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. These contracts will run for 2 years unless the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information Value is based on initial 2 year term only. If the contract is extended for a third year it will end on 31st March 2026. This value does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,080 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £135,080 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses ## Release History - 11 Mar 2025 at 07:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac - 14 Jul 2023 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac - 14 Jul 2023 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6c127f-8fc2-42f1-83fd-2ece220d48ac 11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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