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title: "ESCC -DE- DDRT Digital Platform (a.k.a. Management System)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC -DE- DDRT Digital Platform (a.k.a. Management System)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ffabd15-6280-4646-8b2d-d07e96045013

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## Summary

The contracting process for the digital platform component of the DDRT Management System has concluded with the active award stage, as of 20th March 2026. East Sussex County Council, situated in Lewes, England, undertook this initiative within the software package and information systems category. The selective procurement method, consisting of a call-off from a framework agreement, was employed to secure this project valued at £297,600. The contract spans from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2029, with potential extensions up to 4th February 2030. Interested parties had until 2nd January 2026 to submit tenders for this opportunity serving the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital platforms, particularly those that focus on passenger booking and logistics optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to their suitability for such contracts, despite the award being granted to Spare Labs Inc., a large-scale supplier. Companies offering innovative software solutions, especially in the realm of transportation and service management, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging with council projects like this can enhance credibility and showcase technical capabilities to broader markets.

## Notice

The digital platform element is being procured here which provides the 'Digital' element of the DDRT service. The digital platform will provide the passenger booking app, the driver app (for pick and drop off of passengers) and the backend management of the service including the algorithms that optimise the service provision and aggregation of passengers of vehicles trips.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17136a-ef96-4739-bdfc-b79ffd9932f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,200 |
| 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 1SG |
| 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 Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPARE LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17136a-ef96-4739-bdfc-b79ffd9932f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17136a-ef96-4739-bdfc-b79ffd9932f0
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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