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title: "B23361A - Bus Service 360 and 361"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23361A - Bus Service 360 and 361

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-113f36f9-7c1a-46e1-951a-3678bda51853

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## Summary

The "B23361A - Bus Service 360 and 361" procurement, initiated by East Sussex County Council, focuses on providing public-service buses within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This council-funded service has been fully awarded on 11th September 2023, with the contracting phase complete. The designated contract period began on 16th July 2023 and will conclude on 25th July 2026, encompassing an initial term of two years, extendable by an additional two years. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, specifically tailored to suit SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the public transport sector, specifically those specialising in bus services. The dynamic purchasing system approach allows capable and qualified service providers to join the framework and compete for call-offs. The opportunity presents a revenue-guaranteed scheme, where successful bidders are assured an income despite fluctuating passenger revenue, making it attractive to companies such as RAMBLER COACHES LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Organisations with expertise in public-service buses stand to benefit considerably from engaging with large-scale council contracts, fostering expansion and stability in their operations.

## 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/ad5becbe-2e19-4094-a06d-2c7b5e999550 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,166,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,166,600 |
| 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 | RAMBLER COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5becbe-2e19-4094-a06d-2c7b5e999550
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5becbe-2e19-4094-a06d-2c7b5e999550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5becbe-2e19-4094-a06d-2c7b5e999550
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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