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title: "B23356 - Bus Service 356"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4743bf98-90c2-4650-9fe0-da193c03405b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# B23356 - Bus Service 356

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4743bf98-90c2-4650-9fe0-da193c03405b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council contracting RAMBLER COACHES LIMITED for the provision of Bus Service 356, a council-funded bus service in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The industry category is public-service buses, with the procurement method being selective, executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is completed with the contract awarded, and key dates include the contract starting on April 30, 2023, and set to end on April 20, 2030, with potential for extension. The awarded contract value is £496,090 GBP, and the service is subject to a revenue guaranteed arrangement and an RPIX increase starting from the second year of the contract.

This contract presents growth opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those capable of offering council-funded bus operations. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, given the suitability criteria and regional focus. The long-term nature of the contract and the guaranteed revenue stream make it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public transport sector within the South East of England. Additionally, the option for contract extension provides further business stability and growth potential.

## Notice

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ed07de-53ea-4e15-97d2-df97cda7afde |
| 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 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £496,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,090 |
| 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 | RAMBLER COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ed07de-53ea-4e15-97d2-df97cda7afde
- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ed07de-53ea-4e15-97d2-df97cda7afde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ed07de-53ea-4e15-97d2-df97cda7afde
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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