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title: "B239006 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 6 - Stonegate (Award of Contract)"
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# B239006 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 6 - Stonegate (Award of Contract)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2508d8ab-acfc-4743-b5ba-343e0d8ddbbe

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the 'Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 6 - Stonegate' project, part of a government-funded BSIP scheme aimed at enhancing mobility and access across the county. This falls under the 'Public-service buses' industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, originally set to run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025, has been extended to 31 March 2026, subject to approval from the Department for Transport, with a total value of £367,800. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract award stage is complete, with the award notice published on 26 July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, especially those capable of integrating digital demand-responsive systems into existing transport networks. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its dynamic procurement process and the scope for innovation in enhancing mobility infrastructure. Businesses that can provide seamless connections with rail, bus services, and Mobility Hubs stand to gain by contributing to the county-wide transport improvement scheme envisioned by East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only (2 years). If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fea346-1ce4-4e3c-be1c-d1355a6feb61 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £367,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,800 |
| 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 | EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fea346-1ce4-4e3c-be1c-d1355a6feb61
- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fea346-1ce4-4e3c-be1c-d1355a6feb61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fea346-1ce4-4e3c-be1c-d1355a6feb61
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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