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title: "B23383 - Bus Service 383"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23383 - Bus Service 383

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6767e4df-7ac2-4c41-85af-fe8372cbe93f

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract named "B23383 - Bus Service 383," categorised under public-service buses. The contract, valued at £543,748.33, covers the provision of council-funded bus services in the South East of the United Kingdom. Initiated via a tender, it underwent a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. East Sussex County Council will be paying the contract value minus the revenue achieved. The contract has been awarded to Rambler Coaches Limited and will run from 30 April 2023 to 20 April 2030, with the initial term ending in 2026 and subsequent extension periods included. This tender is at the award stage, having been actively awarded on 5 May 2023.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth in the transportation sector for businesses focused on providing bus services. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can tap into council-funded projects. The revenue-guaranteed service ensures financial stability and predictable cash flows, encouraging businesses focused on public service transport to compete and expand their operations within the region. Such a stable contractual framework may also foster long-term relationships with the local council, benefiting businesses that can efficiently operate in compliance with council requirements and achieve revenue targets.

## 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/58f23cff-f62b-422d-b092-4355e9c41e16 |
| 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 | £543,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £543,748 |
| 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 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f23cff-f62b-422d-b092-4355e9c41e16
- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f23cff-f62b-422d-b092-4355e9c41e16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f23cff-f62b-422d-b092-4355e9c41e16
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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