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title: "B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)"
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# B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfb1c155-8a17-4517-94ba-132de2571b5d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the bus service titled "B361066C Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle, Claverham College (Schooldays only)," which falls under the industry category of public-service buses. As the buyer, East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract to East Kent Road Car Company Limited, a large supplier. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract officially awarded on 19th March 2026 and published on 29th April 2026. The service is set to commence on 12th April 2026 and continue until 7th April 2029, with a potential three-year extension option. The contract is valued at £454,689, including the extension, and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those involved with public-service buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this tender favourable due to its suitability criteria. By participating in similar procurements, businesses can expand their market presence in the public transportation industry and strengthen relationships with local councils like East Sussex County Council, potentially opening doors to future contracts within the region.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS454,689 (includes extension) Fare income paid to Council Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c8bc93-838b-47e2-af18-d1336129bd3b |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £454,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £454,689 |
| 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 | EAST KENT ROAD CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c8bc93-838b-47e2-af18-d1336129bd3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c8bc93-838b-47e2-af18-d1336129bd3b
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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