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title: "B23224 - Bus Service 224"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23224 - Bus Service 224

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-473d7cfa-9752-4f9f-98e5-dd3223afb8af

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Bus Service 224, a council-funded public-service bus contract. The procurement process involved a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, demonstrating a strategic approach by the local authority to fulfil transportation needs in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, initially valued at £214,719.02, covers operations from 23rd July 2023 through to 25th April 2026, with potential extension periods up to 2030. The tender, classified under the industry category for public-service buses, included measures such as an annual price review and a revenue-guaranteed service plan. The contract was awarded to North Wealden Community Transport Partnership Ltd and represents a complete procurement stage, with the award notice published on 27th September 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies involved in public transport services, fleet management, or bus leasing can leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint and enhance their service offerings within East Sussex. The contract's design for revenue guarantees alongside the council's commitment to covering the difference between contract value and revenue achieved, offers financial stability, making it an attractive proposition for suitable bidders with innovative solutions in the sustainable transportation sector. Businesses capable of meeting the service requirements can benefit from fostering strong partnerships with local authorities, paving the way for growth in regional transport networks.

## 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. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e528877c-dc9b-450c-ae6a-15741715274c |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,719 |
| 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 | NORTH WEALDEN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e528877c-dc9b-450c-ae6a-15741715274c
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e528877c-dc9b-450c-ae6a-15741715274c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e528877c-dc9b-450c-ae6a-15741715274c
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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