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title: "B26007 - Bus Service 7 (Hastings Rail Station - Queens Road - Baldslow Road - Thanet Way - Park Crescent) 27 (Hastings Rail Station - Priory Avenue - Linton Avenue - Queens Road - Harold Place) and 347 (Pett - Guestling Green (Primary School) - Guestling - Ore -Hastings, Priory Meadow - Hastings Rail Station - Fairlight)"
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# B26007 - Bus Service 7 (Hastings Rail Station - Queens Road - Baldslow Road - Thanet Way - Park Crescent) 27 (Hastings Rail Station - Priory Avenue - Linton Avenue - Queens Road - Harold Place) and 347 (Pett - Guestling Green (Primary School) - Guestling - Ore -Hastings, Priory Meadow - Hastings Rail Station - Fairlight)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9082f535-c82e-4d18-a3da-60971a613ed7

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "B26007 - Bus Service 7 and 347" has been awarded by East Sussex County Council, headquartered in Lewes, England. The contract falls under the Public-service buses category within the services industry and is relevant to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a 'selective' process involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract was awarded on 27 March 2026, and has a start date of 12 April 2026, continuing until 7 April 2029, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The total contract value is £1,257,665, including the extension option, demonstrating substantial investment in local public transport infrastructure.

This procurement creates opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their business in the public transport sector. Businesses adept in providing reliable and efficient bus services, and capable of fulfilling dynamic purchasing system requirements could benefit from engaging in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to East Kent Road Car Company Limited highlights the potential for collaboration within the bus service provision industry in the South East region. This scenario is especially advantageous for companies based in or looking to expand their operations within the United Kingdom’s public transportation network, providing growth in service offerings and community engagement.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS1,257,665 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f02d08d-1658-454e-82d1-ea5b0623113a |
| 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 | £1,257,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,257,665 |
| 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 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f02d08d-1658-454e-82d1-ea5b0623113a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f02d08d-1658-454e-82d1-ea5b0623113a
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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