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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c53ac75d-f105-4d5d-a8e9-1ff01ed8e982

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been concluded by East Sussex County Council, acting as the buyer. This service falls under the public-service buses category and operates within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This call-off contract, worth £314,438.52 including potential extensions, involves a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract has been awarded to EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029. The award stage was completed with the contract becoming active on 26th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital demand-responsive transport services or public transportation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or businesses with social value credentials could find themselves well-suited for such opportunities, given the contract's nature and scale. Engaging with such contracts can enable business growth by expanding service offerings within public transport frameworks and diversifying client bases in government contracts.

## Notice

This contract (S01PM) 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/2cdaa5ad-cd5a-4940-9164-736771ab6485 |
| 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 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdaa5ad-cd5a-4940-9164-736771ab6485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cdaa5ad-cd5a-4940-9164-736771ab6485
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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