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title: "B23381 - Bus Service 381"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23381 - Bus Service 381

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c60d08b6-ea1e-47f4-becb-1b2017cad49b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "B23381 - Bus Service 381" contract has concluded with an award to Rambler Coaches Limited. Managed by East Sussex County Council, the tender was focused on public-service buses and is classified under the CPV code 34121100, within the services category. The contract covers the South East region of the United Kingdom and has a financial value of £505,894. It was procured using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring that the council pays the contract value minus achieved revenue under a guaranteed revenue service agreement. The contract period began on 23 July 2023 and extends until 20 April 2030, subject to annual price reviews. Key dates include the award announcement on 11 September 2023 and publication on 27 September 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating public-service buses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ventures with a focus on furthering community and social interests (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete in such contracts. Leveraging the opportunity to extend operations in the South East, businesses can expand their market reach by collaborating with East Sussex County Council, boosting local presence and potentially securing future transport-related contracts under similar council-funded schemes.

## 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/324f5344-f384-4edf-8969-fbba416afa9f |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £505,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £505,894 |
| 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 | RAMBLER COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324f5344-f384-4edf-8969-fbba416afa9f
- 27 Sep 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324f5344-f384-4edf-8969-fbba416afa9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324f5344-f384-4edf-8969-fbba416afa9f
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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