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title: "B26270 - Bus Service 270: East Grinstead - Forest Row - Danehill - Haywards Heath - Brighton"
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# B26270 - Bus Service 270: East Grinstead - Forest Row - Danehill - Haywards Heath - Brighton

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94317f62-a80a-496a-b17b-995cc39a9c45

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## Summary

The contract for providing bus services between East Grinstead, Forest Row, Danehill, Haywards Heath, and Brighton has been awarded by East Sussex County Council. The procurement process, categorised under public-service buses, took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 10th March 2026, as part of a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This selective procurement method resulted in an active contract from 12th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, valued at £217,124, which includes a potential 3-year extension option. The tender reached its completion with the fare income retained by the operator, although key dates such as the tender end date, was 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises and those aligned with social and community interests, within the transport service sector. As the contract involves providing essential public transport services, companies with experience in bus operations and those looking to expand in the South East of England may find this contract particularly lucrative. The awarded supplier is Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, a large-scale operator, indicating that established organisations in this field have a competitive edge. However, the dynamic purchasing system offers flexibility, enabling varied businesses to compete for future opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS217,124 (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/270744e0-b0e4-4c5c-ae82-dd0250f75a30 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,124 |
| 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 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270744e0-b0e4-4c5c-ae82-dd0250f75a30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270744e0-b0e4-4c5c-ae82-dd0250f75a30
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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