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title: "B260U5 Bus Service U1 and U2: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)"
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# B260U5 Bus Service U1 and U2: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4211cfe-e4e1-46bc-9f47-8c008a1e0fb3

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of school day bus services under the title "B260U5 Bus Service U1 and U2: Flimwell-Ticehurst-Wallcrouch-Shovers Green-Wadhurst (Schooldays only)". The procurement falls under the public-service buses industry category, with a procurement method of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £285,000 and spanning three years with an optional extension for another three years, involves delivery within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement process was reached, with the contract period set to begin on 26th July 2026 and conclude on 22nd July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the public transport service sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. Companies that are structured to adapt to dynamic purchasing systems, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could benefit from engaging in such procurements. The awarded supplier, Hams Travel, illustrates the potential for large-scale operators to secure ongoing revenue and expand service offerings in educational transportation. This contract exemplifies how public transport providers can tap into consistent and potentially extendible public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS285,000 (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/8346ece3-7449-4b77-9e78-48f8c61a43f1 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,000 |
| 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 | HAMS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8346ece3-7449-4b77-9e78-48f8c61a43f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8346ece3-7449-4b77-9e78-48f8c61a43f1
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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