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title: "B23227 - Bus Service 227"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23227 - Bus Service 227

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2e9087c-7c1f-4502-854b-e3be6bbb8514

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## Summary

The procurement process for "B23227 - Bus Service 227" by East Sussex County Council involves a council-funded bus service under the public-service buses category. The contract, valued at £518,700, has been awarded to COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD. It follows a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This award is part of the complete contracting process, which started on 23rd July 2023 and is scheduled to run until 25th April 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative aims for improved transportation options and includes an annual price review, ensuring quality and adaptability in service provision.

The contract represents strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in public-service transportation to expand their service offerings and establish themselves in a government-backed sector. Suitable for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this contract accommodates those capable of delivering reliable bus services compliant with civic and environmental standards. With a revenue-guaranteed structure, it allows businesses to optimise operational efficacy while contributing to local community accessibility. Companies positioned in the South East region may find this tender particularly advantageous, offering potential for growth and sustained partnership with local authorities.

## 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. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f97a5-1a93-4ab2-8fc0-b065f22614a0 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £518,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,700 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f97a5-1a93-4ab2-8fc0-b065f22614a0
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f97a5-1a93-4ab2-8fc0-b065f22614a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f97a5-1a93-4ab2-8fc0-b065f22614a0
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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