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title: "B23241A - Bus Service 225 and 231"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-099687c9-bd8c-4d6b-b528-85ad00defde0"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23241A - Bus Service 225 and 231

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-099687c9-bd8c-4d6b-b528-85ad00defde0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the public-service buses contract titled "B23241A - Bus Service 225 and 231" was conducted by East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, South East England. This contract, procured through a selective method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, has been awarded to Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd. The contract value is £1,221,220 and covers the period from 23rd July 2023 to 20th April 2030, subject to annual price reviews and potential extension periods. The process is complete and aligns with the services category, focusing on council-funded bus services across the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those with experience in council collaborations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably suitable for considering such tenders due to specific suitability criteria. With a revenue-guaranteed framework, there is potential for stable revenue and growth through initial and possible extended terms. Entities looking to expand their operations within the South East may find this tender particularly profitable, given the potential for recurring contracts and the assured financial structure from the council.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7eb8fa-a40b-4185-a8de-56cda16fff01 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,221,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,221,220 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7eb8fa-a40b-4185-a8de-56cda16fff01
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7eb8fa-a40b-4185-a8de-56cda16fff01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7eb8fa-a40b-4185-a8de-56cda16fff01
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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