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title: "Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution"
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# Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5a66c2c-5033-43a4-8ce5-cf3cfaf6c938

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services - DPS Solution" has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This contract aims to provide an end-to-end category management solution for commissioning Passenger Transport Services under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The industry category is focused on software packages and information systems, with services to be delivered in the South East region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 23rd April 2026. The initial contract period runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension thereafter. The total contract value, excluding VAT, is £161,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software package and information systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to participate, considering the suitability criteria specified. ACCESS UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the competitiveness of the process. Companies with expertise in creating category management solutions or providing transport services software can benefit from engaging with similar future tenders. East Sussex County Council maintains a focus on efficient procurement, which could foster long-term business relationships for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

This contract has now been awarded. End-to-end category management solution to manage the commissioning of Passenger Transport Services under the current Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract value is ex VAT. A possible extension period of 12 months from 1 March 2029 to 28 February 2030 has been included in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba32725-4cf5-40db-88a4-34587b84816f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,000 |
| 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 | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba32725-4cf5-40db-88a4-34587b84816f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba32725-4cf5-40db-88a4-34587b84816f
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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