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title: "B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ca34250-f4f5-4bc0-9444-66fc81eecba5

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the bus service contracts titled "B23167B - Bus Service 167 and 168," in the public-service buses industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender's contract period commenced on 23rd July 2023 and is set to conclude on 20th April 2030. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd on 5th September 2023, following the initial tender ending on 13th January 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £727,891.12, is subject to an annual price review and includes extension periods totalling four years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the transportation and logistics industry. Businesses experienced in managing public-service buses would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from the stability of a long-term contract. Additionally, those located in the South East or those willing to expand services to this region could find this contract particularly beneficial, given the potential extensions and adjustments to the service terms. Firms employing innovative methods in sustainable transport solutions might also have a competitive edge in securing future partnerships with the council.

## 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 awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9a34-a6e0-4c52-bdc3-4a27be190cfc |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £727,891 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £727,891 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9a34-a6e0-4c52-bdc3-4a27be190cfc
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9a34-a6e0-4c52-bdc3-4a27be190cfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9a34-a6e0-4c52-bdc3-4a27be190cfc
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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