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title: "B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-918278a7-afb8-4348-9dbf-4844be7a0899"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918278a7-afb8-4348-9dbf-4844be7a0899

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of bus services 121, 122, and 128, under the title "B23128 - Bus Service 121, 122 and 128". The contract, classified under the industry category of public-service buses, involves a council-funded initiative valued at £715,813.51 and extends from 23rd July 2023 to 20th April 2030. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and reached the award stage on 5th September 2023, with publication on 27th September 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in public transport service provision and those capable of operating in the South East of England can find significant opportunities in delivering reliable bus services funded by the council. The focus on dynamic purchasing systems enables adaptable and responsive service provision, making it attractive for businesses looking to expand in government-funded transport solutions.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been awarded. Extension applied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db8e7c-9b2d-49b2-8bfa-439018f35b2d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £715,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £715,813 |
| 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 1UE |
| 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 Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db8e7c-9b2d-49b2-8bfa-439018f35b2d
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db8e7c-9b2d-49b2-8bfa-439018f35b2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db8e7c-9b2d-49b2-8bfa-439018f35b2d
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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