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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0d9cbaf-5779-4b96-9c8a-b29fe7142763

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus". This contract was managed through a call-off from the SCC, ESCC, and WSCC Public Bus DPS, using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £314,438.52, spans three years with a potential extension of an additional three years. It falls under the industry category of public-service buses (CPV 34121100), with the delivery location in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached its award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and digital solutions within the transportation sector. As the procurement was fulfilled through a dynamic purchasing system, it was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in digital transport solutions are ideally positioned to benefit from and fulfil the contract requirements, fostering potential business growth and development in the dynamic public transport marketplace.

## Notice

This contract (S02PM) 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/8154cfe3-afd5-487c-9c75-8499d589f7ce |
| 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 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8154cfe3-afd5-487c-9c75-8499d589f7ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8154cfe3-afd5-487c-9c75-8499d589f7ce
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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