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title: "B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)"
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# B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a1678cc-78b6-4b18-8a9d-edb8fcfaf4a7

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "B260U4 Bus Service U3: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)". This contract falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is deemed a service within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract has a total value of £285,000, including a three-year potential extension. The procurement initiative is currently in the award phase, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 July 2026 and conclude on 22 July 2029.

This public bus service contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale operators capable of managing public transport services. With fare income retained by the operator, there is potential for profitability beyond the contract's initial value. The tender process was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that businesses of various sizes and structures had the opportunity to compete. Companies proficient in delivering consistent service within identified localities and capable of navigating dynamic purchasing systems are well-suited to such contracts.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS285,000 (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/6ba27bde-5827-49e5-82a4-06c9014fbb54 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,000 |
| 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 | HAMS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba27bde-5827-49e5-82a4-06c9014fbb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba27bde-5827-49e5-82a4-06c9014fbb54
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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