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title: "B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84375459-84d2-4779-b85f-6c8041f4fc15

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "B23096A - Bus Service 96 and 97" contract, conducted by East Sussex County Council, is centred around providing council-funded bus services. Categorised under public-service buses, this contract relates to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method involved utilising a dynamic purchasing system with a tender period that concluded on 13 January 2023. The contract commenced on 30 April 2023 with an original end date of 25 April 2026, and includes potential extension periods that could extend it to 20 April 2030. This key award was announced on 1 September 2023, valued at £816,746, and is currently at the award stage.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary sectors interested in public transport services. With guaranteed revenue contracts that adjust for RPI increases in subsequent years, businesses can leverage predictable income streams and contribute to the region’s public transportation network. The contract is well-suited for companies with expertise in managing and operating bus services, offering a stable, long-term partnership with a local government authority. The dynamic purchasing system approach suggests that businesses with established capabilities in this field can find pathways to integrate their services and innovate within the local transport sector.

## 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. Allowed for extension applied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7667df-024b-4356-8a4e-d3edc09b77fe |
| 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 | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £816,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £816,746 |
| 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 KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7667df-024b-4356-8a4e-d3edc09b77fe
- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7667df-024b-4356-8a4e-d3edc09b77fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7667df-024b-4356-8a4e-d3edc09b77fe
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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