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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a3a72a4-4fd8-4082-9633-e86ce6a6ab9c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service known as Flexibus, aimed at improving public-service buses within designated areas of the South East, United Kingdom. Call-offs were made from the Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council, and West Sussex County Council Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £562,085.04, including a potential three-year extension, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2029. This procurement, carried out via a selective method, is classified under the public-service buses industry category, highlighting a successful award stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those specialising in digital demand-responsive transport solutions. Ideal candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in managing and innovating transport services. By aligning with government objectives for efficient and technologically driven public transport, companies can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the South East region.

## Notice

This contract (S06PM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS562,085.04 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222eac7a-100f-4a41-8019-88f1f5e2f781 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £562,085 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £562,085 |
| 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 | EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222eac7a-100f-4a41-8019-88f1f5e2f781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222eac7a-100f-4a41-8019-88f1f5e2f781
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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