---
title: "Modification to B23150 - Bus Service 150"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Modification to B23150 - Bus Service 150

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28.json)

## Summary

East Sussex County Council has undertaken a procurement process for the "Modification to B23150 - Bus Service 150," a publicly funded bus service in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the CPV scheme as public-service buses, involves a modification notice where the day rate and overall contract value have increased. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, previously awarded and effective as of 18th December 2023, will run until 20th April 2030, subject to annual price reviews. This contract modification was published on 20th April 2026, with an award update status indicating completion.

The bus service tender creates potential business opportunities particularly for organisations capable of providing public transport services. Although it does not specifically suit SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the industry might find attractive prospects through the increased contract value now set at £330,052. Active players in this sector, like the existing supplier THE BIG LEMON C.I.C., can utilise such modifications for business expansion. The call-off mechanism further specifies that businesses with the ability to operate within dynamic systems will find opportunities to leverage their existing transportation infrastructure and expertise in the region.

## Notice

Council funded bus service. Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. Subject to an annual price review. This contract has been previously awarded to the supplier but has been recently modified under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations. As a result the day rate/contract value has increased. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is purely a modification notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db38195-6176-4f03-b926-da1982a8e191 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,052 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £591,569 |
| 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 | THE BIG LEMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db38195-6176-4f03-b926-da1982a8e191
- 21 Dec 2023 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db38195-6176-4f03-b926-da1982a8e191
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a38d9fda-19fc-4a2c-99cd-cc669d39d22e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db38195-6176-4f03-b926-da1982a8e191
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a38d9fda-19fc-4a2c-99cd-cc669d39d22e
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bde1f8ed-33f3-4d0f-b102-7bdd92f24d28.json.