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title: "B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af16da6a-87d6-4474-8638-ba6b5decdbac

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## Summary

This procurement process involves East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, with the awarded contract titled "B26098B - Bus Service 98: Hastings - Pebsham - Bexhill" within the industry category of public-service buses. The project is based in South East England, United Kingdom, with the contract officially awarded to East Kent Road Car Company on 31st March 2026. The services fall under a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, featuring a selective procurement method. The contract covers a three-year period starting on 12th April 2026, with a potential extension of an additional three years, concluding on 7th April 2029. The total contract value, including the extension option, is £750,802.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms in the transport services sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet tender suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in providing regional bus services would find this contract particularly lucrative, offering a chance to retain fare income and potentially expand services. Additionally, the dynamic purchasing system approach can facilitate further engagement opportunities for vendors looking to secure contracts within this service category.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS750,802 (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/a956bf6c-87d1-46ae-a104-a67c939a4fef |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,802 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,802 |
| 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 | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956bf6c-87d1-46ae-a104-a67c939a4fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956bf6c-87d1-46ae-a104-a67c939a4fef
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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