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title: "B26382 Bus Service 342 (Northiam - Peasmarsh - Rye - Telham - Broad Oak -Westfield) and 382 (Westfield - Brede - Broad Oak - Cripp's Corner - Robertsbridge Community College) Schooldays only"
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# B26382 Bus Service 342 (Northiam - Peasmarsh - Rye - Telham - Broad Oak -Westfield) and 382 (Westfield - Brede - Broad Oak - Cripp's Corner - Robertsbridge Community College) Schooldays only

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75ec6706-11d7-4d8c-94cf-4e3cf9da205f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council focused on a public-service bus contract titled "B26382 Bus Service 342 and 382 Schooldays only" and is classified under the industry category of "Public-service buses." The contract, with a value of £712,500, has been awarded to The Big Lemon CIC. The location of service delivery is in the South East of England. This procurement was initiated under a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award process now complete. The contract period spans from 12th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, following an award date of 13th March 2026.

This tender offers a long-term business opportunity, particularly suitable for medium-sized enterprises and voluntary or community sector organisations, given its nature and contract value. Businesses in the public transport sector, especially those specialising in school transport services, would be well-placed to benefit from such engagement with local councils. The dynamic procurement system approach used here allows for potential extensions, meaning there is further opportunity for establishing a long-term relationship and revenue stream with the council, enhancing business stability and growth.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS712,500 (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/2f95969e-e435-436b-912b-9623192947a3 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £712,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £712,500 |
| 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 | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95969e-e435-436b-912b-9623192947a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95969e-e435-436b-912b-9623192947a3
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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