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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3185937-08a5-4b15-a133-3ec73f235066

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has recently been completed by East Sussex County Council. The contract, valued at £314,438.52 with a potential extension, caters to the public-service buses industry under the CPV code 34121100. This service will operate within designated regions in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is slated to conclude on 31st March 2029, with the award having been made on 26th March 2026. The successful supplier for this tender is the East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in digital demand-responsive offerings. The contract is well-suited to SMEs and VCSEs, providing ample room for these entities to expand their presence in the regional transport market. By aligning innovative digital solutions with public transportation needs, participating organisations can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and establish strong working relationships within public procurement frameworks.

## Notice

This contract (S03AM) 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/c3db5be2-7c10-4adc-8ac3-7c7f422de482 |
| 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 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3db5be2-7c10-4adc-8ac3-7c7f422de482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3db5be2-7c10-4adc-8ac3-7c7f422de482
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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