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title: "Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149"
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# Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bf0d0c6-8cee-4d21-baf6-3fe909c80cb1

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located at County Hall, Lewes, England, has facilitated a procurement process for a council-funded bus service, Modification to B23149 - Bus Service 149. This contract has been awarded to THE BIG LEMON C.I.C, a large-scale supplier operating out of Brighton, East Sussex. The contract involves the provision of public-service buses within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under services, utilised a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, subject to an annual price review, spans from 18 December 2023 to 20 April 2030, with an increased day rate and contract value amounting to £302,178 GBP.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies in the public-service transport sector to explore innovative ways to meet the evolving demands of council-funded projects. Though currently awarded, understanding such tender requirements and navigating selective procurement methods can lead to securing similar future projects, potentially enhancing market position for well-established transport providers capable of operating large-scale service contracts. Businesses that are equipped to deliver region-wide transport solutions and adapt to regulatory modifications will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

## 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. This contract has been previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49457d03-a3ac-4f9f-9f1b-26b246fe1a83 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £541,112 |
| 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 | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49457d03-a3ac-4f9f-9f1b-26b246fe1a83
- 21 Dec 2023 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49457d03-a3ac-4f9f-9f1b-26b246fe1a83
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22ac45f-e95d-4d21-855e-ffe3871aae25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49457d03-a3ac-4f9f-9f1b-26b246fe1a83
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22ac45f-e95d-4d21-855e-ffe3871aae25
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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