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title: "B26323 - Bus Service 323: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Elphinstone Road - Hastings Station"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B26323 - Bus Service 323: Hastings Conquest Hospital - Elphinstone Road - Hastings Station

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-876da40e-3fd2-4527-9333-6a1f6478f9d0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council concerns the provision of Bus Service 323, servicing route locations from Hastings Conquest Hospital to Hastings Station via Elphinstone Road. The industry category is public-service buses, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been finalised on 27th March 2026. The contract, awarded to East Kent Road Car Company, commences on 12th April 2026 and runs until 7th April 2029. With a contract value estimated at £760,453 inclusive of extension, the procurement was facilitated via a selective tender process through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The contract period includes a potential three-year extension.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public-service buses. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and offers potential business growth through direct engagement in a long-term public service contract. The retention of fare income by the operator creates additional revenue opportunities. Enterprises with a strong presence in or capacity to operate within the South East of England may find this award particularly beneficial for expanding regional operations and strengthening buyer relationships with public authorities such as East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS760,453 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaaea85f-728d-4060-a2d4-6278df7954ee |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £760,453 |
| 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 | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaaea85f-728d-4060-a2d4-6278df7954ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaaea85f-728d-4060-a2d4-6278df7954ee
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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