--- title: "B239003 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 3 - West Crowborough" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-11" --- # B239003 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 3 - West Crowborough Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59fc78c-02d1-40fc-822c-aff728c151fc.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "B239003 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 3 - West Crowborough" under the category of Public-service buses. This government-funded scheme is set to improve mobility and access for residents and visitors in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process for this project was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender phase concluded on 13 January 2023, and the contract commenced on 10 July 2023. Initially set to end on 31 March 2025, the contract has now been extended to 31 March 2026, in line with stipulations from the Department for Transport (DfT). The total contract value, inclusive of the extension period, is £367,800. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in public-service bus transportation and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, emphasising the inclusive nature of the procurement. The project aims to integrate demand-responsive transport seamlessly into the local transport network, including connections to rail, conventional bus services, and Mobility Hubs, fostering a comprehensive and connected transport infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in digital transport solutions, fleet management, and community transport services are well-suited to thrive within this initiative. ## Notice Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only. If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0025c36-17bb-4822-801d-26b7c82a08ca | | 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 | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £367,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £367,800 | | 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 - 11 Mar 2025 at 07:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0025c36-17bb-4822-801d-26b7c82a08ca - 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0025c36-17bb-4822-801d-26b7c82a08ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0025c36-17bb-4822-801d-26b7c82a08ca 11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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