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title: "B26001B - Bus Service 1B: Hailsham - Langney - Eastbourne town centre"
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# B26001B - Bus Service 1B: Hailsham - Langney - Eastbourne town centre

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a09f9f5-41d7-4a0c-8112-bb42042524c4

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under its dynamic purchasing system for Bus Service 1B, connecting Hailsham, Langney, and Eastbourne town centre. The tender, identified as B26001B, focuses on public-service buses, categorised within the services industry. The contract was announced on 27th April 2026 and is set to commence on 12th April 2026, running until 7th April 2029. With a potential three-year extension, the total contract value stands at £631,905. This procurement followed a selective method, involving a call-off from SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS, and is targeted towards the South East region of the United Kingdom.

The tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems and public bus operations. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging inclusive participation. The contract provides a chance for companies to grow their presence in public transport within the South East area and retain fare income, offering a stable, long-term business opportunity with the possibility of extension. Businesses well-versed in regional transport service delivery may find this contract especially beneficial for strategic growth.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS631,905 (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/9500bd60-5049-4503-8626-1bda8de0555f |
| 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 | 27 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 | £631,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £631,905 |
| 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9500bd60-5049-4503-8626-1bda8de0555f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9500bd60-5049-4503-8626-1bda8de0555f
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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