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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-ccfa39e2-f742-413e-be2f-072b99d66d3b

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus" has been concluded with East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation. This service contract, classified under the public-service buses category (CPV: 34121100), involves areas in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) and was in the award stage as of 18th May 2026. With a contract value of £314,438.52, including a potential extension, the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for such innovative transport solutions. The contract was awarded to the East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, highlighting the project's encouragement of partnerships with local SMEs. Businesses specialising in digital transport services, regional logistics, and transportation technology solutions would find this project to be a favourable growth opportunity due to its focus on flexible and responsive public transport innovations.

## Notice

This contract (S01AM) 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/84a53b8a-9211-4e01-bdd2-e2335ca81592 |
| 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 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a53b8a-9211-4e01-bdd2-e2335ca81592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a53b8a-9211-4e01-bdd2-e2335ca81592
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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