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title: "ESSC - DE - Public Bus Route B25323 and B25329"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESSC - DE - Public Bus Route B25323 and B25329

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86ab5a88-63f8-4718-97ea-0ef13109865e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves East Sussex County Council commissioning a vital transportation service titled "ESSC - DE - Public Bus Route B25323 and B25329." The contract encompasses the provision of public bus routes to serve Hastings, Tenterden, Northiam, and other communities in East Sussex with key connections to Conquest Hospital. This selective procurement through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system falls under the transport services category, with a contract value of £529,125. The procurement process has reached the awardUpdate stage, with the successful supplier, East Kent Road Car Company Ltd, starting service provision from 1 August 2025 until 20 April 2030, subject to potential extensions. The detailed terms adhere to associated council DPS guidelines, offering essential connectivity during evening and peak times.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in providing local transport services, particularly those with innovative approaches to community bus routes. Businesses experienced in operating under dynamic purchasing systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement method. By focusing on niche community transport and leveraging the connections to notable locations like Conquest Hospital, this contracting opportunity could stimulate growth for transport service providers aiming to expand their operations within the Kent and East Sussex regions.

## Notice

2x Public Bus Routes - B25323 and B25329. Provision of evening Bus service to be provided on route 323 (contract B25323) between Conquest Hospital, Elphinstone Road, Hastings town centre, West St Leonards and Harley Shute. This will provide a service for a number of communities without a bus service at this time of day, along with links to assist staff and visitors of Conquest Hospital. Route 329 (contract B25329) will provide Monday to Saturday peak, daytime and early evening links for communities in Tenterden, Northiam, Broad Oak and Westfield to/from Hastings town centre and Conquest Hospital. It is also designed to allow trips to Tenterden for shopping and visiting opportunities. There are no other bus services linking these communities outside of Hastings. This contract is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council Public Bus DPS. This contract will run for 12 month from 6 January 2025 to 28 March 2026 subject to two possible extensions to 22 April 2028 and 20 April 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871780ad-b701-4351-85e8-c49f0e74c5c6 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £529,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £529,125 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871780ad-b701-4351-85e8-c49f0e74c5c6
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871780ad-b701-4351-85e8-c49f0e74c5c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871780ad-b701-4351-85e8-c49f0e74c5c6
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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