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title: "B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common"
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# B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-490d47aa-98dc-4acf-9d44-7af74adade1a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council has culminated in an award for the provision of bus services, titled "B26095 - Bus Service 95: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Battle - Ninfield - Bexhill - Little Common." The contract, classified under public-service buses, will operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom and spans a three-year period starting from 12th April 2026, with an optional three-year extension. The contract value amounts to £2,211,794. This project marks the award stage of a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS, with a selective procurement method employing a dynamic purchasing system. The opportunity was officially awarded on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport sector, capable of providing comprehensive public bus services. The contract prioritises small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusivity within the procurement process. As fare income is directed to the council, companies that can efficiently manage operational costs while delivering high-quality services will benefit the most. Large-scale suppliers, such as East Kent Road Car Company Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the scalability needed to succeed in such projects.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS2,211,794 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd2ed55-1584-42af-862d-909696e668e0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,211,794 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,211,794 |
| 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 1SG |
| 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 Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd2ed55-1584-42af-862d-909696e668e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd2ed55-1584-42af-862d-909696e668e0
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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