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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a22983e1-cded-4786-b7a9-829941119385

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This service, classified under "Public-service buses" in the CPV scheme, is set to operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the process culminated in an award on 26th March 2026. The contract, valued at £314,438.52, including a potential three-year extension option, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The project is now in its award stage, with the contract awarded to East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital and transport services, particularly those capable of delivering flexible and responsive public transportation solutions. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, could find it advantageous to engage, given the procurement's inclusion criteria. The successful delivery of such a service can enhance a company's portfolio, potentially paving the way for further opportunities within regional public transportation initiatives.

## Notice

This contract (S04AM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS314,438.52 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca5f1b1-3c08-442b-8e3a-d34f37ef55d7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £314,438 |
| 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 | EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca5f1b1-3c08-442b-8e3a-d34f37ef55d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca5f1b1-3c08-442b-8e3a-d34f37ef55d7
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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