---
title: "B23248B - Bus Service 246, 248 and 249"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# B23248B - Bus Service 246, 248 and 249

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf.json)

## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for bus services numbered 246, 248, and 249, classified under public-service buses. This procurement process in the South East of the United Kingdom has been completed. The contract commenced on 23 July 2023 and is set to conclude on 20 April 2030. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £487,784. Key partners involved are East Sussex County Council as the buyer and Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA) as the supplier.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By offering a council-funded service with an annual price review and a guaranteed revenue scheme, businesses capable of providing efficient and cost-effective public transport services are encouraged to engage. This arrangement provides a stable financial environment suitable for enterprises aiming to establish or expand their presence in regional transport operations.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c931123-3c25-4733-bc26-dbfec4420bb2 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £487,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £487,784 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c931123-3c25-4733-bc26-dbfec4420bb2
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c931123-3c25-4733-bc26-dbfec4420bb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c931123-3c25-4733-bc26-dbfec4420bb2
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-771b8513-1b55-4fe2-8719-230a2b5c6ccf.json.