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title: "B23125A - Bus Service 125, 126 and 492"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23125A - Bus Service 125, 126 and 492

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f1d02cc-ac49-460a-bf39-1a22d4607ad4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Bus Service 125, 126, and 492 has been concluded, with East Sussex County Council acting as the contracting authority. This publicly funded bus service, classified under public-service buses, is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and it reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,119,272, commenced on 23rd July 2023 and is set to end on 25th April 2026, with provisions for extensions up to 2030. It allows for annual price reviews, ensuring continued value assessment throughout its duration. The awarded supplier was Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd, as announced in the published award notice dated 27th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable for participation. The contract guarantees revenue, allowing the council to cover the contract value minus the revenue achieved, thus mitigating financial risks for the supplier. Enterprises focusing on transportation services, especially those experienced in operating public-service buses, could greatly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities to expand their regional presence and portfolio. Such contracts not only offer financial stability through government funding but also enable businesses to contribute to essential community services, strengthening community ties and enhancing service delivery standards in public transport.

## 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. Allowed for extension applied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d |
| 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 | £1,119,272 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,119,272 |
| 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 10:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d
- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fdfd248-2d47-4dfc-aed4-6b109c25af9d
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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