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title: "B23226 - Bus Service 226"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23226 - Bus Service 226

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17d6ec70-be30-4753-b11d-30f48b2947d8

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for "B23226 - Bus Service 226", which falls under the public-service buses category. The service, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, invites the provision of council-funded bus operations with an estimated contract value of £372,436.4. This contract, which was awarded to North Wealden Community Transport Partnership Ltd, covers an initial term ending on 2026-04-25 with options for extensions. The selective procurement method involved call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring a competitive yet focused tendering process that concluded its tender period on 2023-01-13.

This bus service procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in transport solutions within the services category. With an annual price review and guaranteed revenue arrangements, it offers a stable framework for business growth. Nearby transport companies and community service providers in the South East could leverage this arrangement to expand their operational footprint and strengthen community ties. Businesses adept in dynamic purchasing frameworks may find this procurement strategy conducive to successfully managing and benefiting from public transport contracts.

## 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/797f5deb-0cfa-45c1-afbf-94671ba9b44c |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £372,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £372,436 |
| 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 | NORTH WEALDEN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797f5deb-0cfa-45c1-afbf-94671ba9b44c
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797f5deb-0cfa-45c1-afbf-94671ba9b44c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797f5deb-0cfa-45c1-afbf-94671ba9b44c
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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