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title: "B26291 - Bus Service 291: Forest Row - Hartfield - Tunbridge Wells"
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# B26291 - Bus Service 291: Forest Row - Hartfield - Tunbridge Wells

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c43f60be-7ce6-4ef8-92d1-0ae2af3d2652

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "B26291 - Bus Service 291: Forest Row - Hartfield - Tunbridge Wells" was conducted by East Sussex County Council, with the contract awarded on 10th March 2026. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Public-service buses," will span from 12th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, including a potential three-year extension option. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a targeted selection of suppliers. The location for the bus service is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract value including the extension amounts to £114,836 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the public transport sector, including SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability criteria. With fare income retention by the operator, companies that can optimise operational efficiency and maximise customer service will find potential profitability. The competitive dynamic purchasing system also suggests that businesses proficient in demonstrating value through innovation and sustainable practices may have been particularly well-suited for winning such contracts. Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, illustrating an advantage for established operators capable of managing service delivery in the regions specified.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS114,836 (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/b951087d-1dda-4e9c-ae1e-efb19c0abf3b |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,836 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,836 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b951087d-1dda-4e9c-ae1e-efb19c0abf3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b951087d-1dda-4e9c-ae1e-efb19c0abf3b
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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