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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39a80be4-cfdd-436a-8375-fd1534ffe024

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been awarded by East Sussex County Council. This process falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £562,085.04, including potential extensions, covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award date was 26th March 2026, with the contract having an option to extend up to three additional years. The tender status is now complete, having passed through the award stage.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the public transport services sector, to expand their operations in the South East of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could potentially benefit, given the contract's suitability for such entities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can gain significant experience and visibility, enhancing their prospects in the public sector. The awarded supplier, East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, demonstrates the strategic advantage of being positioned within the regional transport network to effectively provide responsive public transport solutions.

## Notice

This contract (S08PM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS562,085.04 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c3eaa-5c26-4a5b-bb51-0fcfbc53d456 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £562,085 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £562,085 |
| 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

- 18 May 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c3eaa-5c26-4a5b-bb51-0fcfbc53d456

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c3eaa-5c26-4a5b-bb51-0fcfbc53d456
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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