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title: "B26328 - Bus Service 328: Conquest Hospital - Ore - West Hill - Hastings Station"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B26328 - Bus Service 328: Conquest Hospital - Ore - West Hill - Hastings Station

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49bfa883-1216-4b8c-b9cd-4e04021176c3

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Bus Service 328, running from Conquest Hospital to Ore and Hastings Station. This service falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £159,856, spans over three years starting from 12th April 2026, with a potential extension option for an additional three years. The contract award stage was completed on 19th March 2026, and the award notice was published on 29th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those involved in public-service bus operations. The contract allows the operator to retain fare income, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to expand operations in the South East region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, given their potential to deliver innovative transport solutions. Large companies like East Kent Road Car Company Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete, particularly if they can offer robust service delivery and management capabilities.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS159,856 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680d087c-26b8-46cc-872f-79590f03bf32 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,856 |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680d087c-26b8-46cc-872f-79590f03bf32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680d087c-26b8-46cc-872f-79590f03bf32
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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