--- title: "Modification to B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268 and 269" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Modification to B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268 and 269 Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0a7123-f80a-40ea-be45-ccdc6c9904a4.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council is overseeing a modification to the existing contract B23267 - Bus Service 267, 268, and 269, related to public-service buses in the South East of England. The procurement process, labelled under CPV classification as public-service buses, has reached the awardUpdate stage as of 20 April 2026. The contract was initially awarded to THE BIG LEMON C.I.C., and included in this modification is a contract value increase to £680,122 due to an extension complying with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. The selective procurement method was employed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the updated contract period beginning on 18 December 2023 and ending on 20 April 2030, subject to annual price reviews. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector to engage with a reliable council-funded service. Although the contract has been awarded and modified, large enterprises or established transport companies may find growth opportunities in future procurements from East Sussex County Council for similar services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suitability was not specified, suggesting potential openings for larger entities. This procurement underscores the vitality of the South East region and its opportunities for robust service delivery in the public transportation industry. Given the substantial contract value and the extension conditions, businesses with expertise in dynamic purchasing systems could leverage their strengths in negotiations and delivering effective transport solutions. ## 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. This contract has been previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86911a8b-a5d0-433e-a738-96787e2d1dbb | | 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 | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £680,122 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,218,200 | | 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 | THE BIG LEMON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86911a8b-a5d0-433e-a738-96787e2d1dbb - 21 Dec 2023 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86911a8b-a5d0-433e-a738-96787e2d1dbb - 27 Sep 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c795846-3c87-41ff-9c4e-1bc256eceb2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86911a8b-a5d0-433e-a738-96787e2d1dbb 20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c795846-3c87-41ff-9c4e-1bc256eceb2e 27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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