--- title: "B239005 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 5 - North Wealden (Award of Contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-07" --- # B239005 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 5 - North Wealden (Award of Contract) Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c801f4e-9238-42c1-8a5b-4879057218a9.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract titled "B239005 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 5 - North Wealden" under a government-funded BSIP scheme. This initiative aims to significantly improve mobility and provide greater access to residents and visitors across North Wealden, South East England. The contract, which falls under the industry category of public-service buses (CPV code: 34121100), will be delivered by East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract is set to run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, including a one-year extension agreed upon by the Department for Transport. The total value of the contract is £374,847. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport and mobility sectors, particularly those specialising in digital demand-responsive transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates for such contracts, especially those capable of integrating services into existing transport networks and enhancing connectivity. The successful business will play a pivotal role in modernising public transport infrastructure and enhancing service accessibility in the North Wealden region, thus contributing to economic growth and community development. The extended project timeline and significant contract value provide a stable and lucrative business environment. ## 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/947b4501-8a0e-49c0-9c76-71f0de02398e | | 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 | £374,847 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £374,847 | | 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 09:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b4501-8a0e-49c0-9c76-71f0de02398e - 26 Jul 2023 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b4501-8a0e-49c0-9c76-71f0de02398e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b4501-8a0e-49c0-9c76-71f0de02398e 7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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