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title: "B239002 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 2 - North Lewes (Award of Contract)"
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# B239002 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 2 - North Lewes (Award of Contract)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fac2be2-93d8-4284-a3a6-9891c320d574

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for Digital Demand Responsive Transport in Zone 2, North Lewes. This Government-funded BSIP scheme aims to significantly improve mobility and provide greater access for residents and visitors across the South East. The contract, valued at GBP 202,620, involves the integration of DDRT into the existing transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services, and Mobility Hubs. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract initially runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, following a one-year extension approved by the Department for Transport.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the service's focus on public-service buses, businesses specialised in transportation and logistics would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract can help such businesses expand their operations within the region and develop a stronger presence in public transport services, fostering community engagement and enhancing local mobility solutions.

## Notice

Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only (2 years). If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58ac3e-fb85-4960-8faa-f00177d2ef2e |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,620 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 07:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58ac3e-fb85-4960-8faa-f00177d2ef2e
- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58ac3e-fb85-4960-8faa-f00177d2ef2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce58ac3e-fb85-4960-8faa-f00177d2ef2e
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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