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title: "B26029A - Bus Service 29A: Heathfield - Blackboys - Uckfield - Isfield - Lewes"
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# B26029A - Bus Service 29A: Heathfield - Blackboys - Uckfield - Isfield - Lewes

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a26f80d-34fc-4780-ae39-482f4f2aa1e2

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "B26029A - Bus Service 29A" has been completed, with East Sussex County Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract was awarded to the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company for the provision of public-service buses, covering areas like Heathfield, Blackboys, Uckfield, Isfield, and Lewes, all within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was part of a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), involving a selective procurement method. The contract spans three years, with a potential extension for an additional three years, valued at £1,542,537 including extensions. Key dates entail the contract award on 13 March 2026 and the commencement of services from 12 April 2026, lasting until 7 April 2029.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in public transport services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, bolstered by the suitability criteria prioritising them in the procurement process. The scope for fare income retention provides advantageous financial terms for the operator, further enhancing the appeal for businesses with established capabilities in managing public bus services. Entities equipped to run efficient bus operations and improve regional accessibility would find this contract particularly promising for expanding their footprint in the public transit sector.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS1,542,537 (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/542831a7-4731-4c72-ac05-521759707a00 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,542,537 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,542,537 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542831a7-4731-4c72-ac05-521759707a00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542831a7-4731-4c72-ac05-521759707a00
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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