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title: "Modification of B23266 - Bus Service 266"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Modification of B23266 - Bus Service 266

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99885ecc-9ee4-440b-b404-41d5e70fd146

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Modification of B23266 - Bus Service 266", a council-funded bus service in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This service comes under the industry category of public-service buses and involves a significant contract value of £350,197. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 18th December 2023 to 20th April 2030. This update follows a prior award modification under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations, resulting in an increase in the contract value.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities by offering a stable contract engaging with large-scale public transport services. While this specific procurement favours large companies over SMEs and VCSEs, other businesses in the transport sector can leverage the dynamic purchasing system approach utilised here for future opportunities. Businesses skilled in providing sustainable and efficient bus services will be well-suited to compete, and this process highlights the importance of maintaining adaptability to contractual modifications within the regulatory framework to enhance service offerings continuously.

## 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 previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209d450a-3bad-4c3e-bb76-6f6b481f891c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £627,701 |
| 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 | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209d450a-3bad-4c3e-bb76-6f6b481f891c
- 21 Dec 2023 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209d450a-3bad-4c3e-bb76-6f6b481f891c
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b3fa98-7faa-491e-8d4e-b2688df75917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209d450a-3bad-4c3e-bb76-6f6b481f891c
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b3fa98-7faa-491e-8d4e-b2688df75917
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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