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title: "B23225 - Bus Service 225"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d35db7d1-881b-4ffe-8e37-d29f07747463"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23225 - Bus Service 225

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d35db7d1-881b-4ffe-8e37-d29f07747463

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the Bus Service 225, as part of a council-funded initiative aimed at providing public-service buses within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to North Wealden Community Transport Partnership Ltd, covers a service period from 23 July 2023 to 20 April 2030, with an initial term ending on 25 April 2026, subject to extension periods. This selective procurement process was conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring competitive offers were reviewed before making the award on 4 July 2023. The council guarantees revenue support for the contract valued at £287,038.52 GBP; the service is subject to annual price reviews to maintain financial sustainability.

Businesses operating in the public transport sector, especially those specialising in bus services, can find growth opportunities through similar council-supported projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore these avenues, as the procurement method is inclusive of such entities under the council’s strategy to foster local growth. The transparency and predictability in annual price reviews and revenue guarantees make this an attractive option for businesses looking to expand their service footprint in the South East UK region. Interested enterprises should monitor similar tenders and consider dynamic purchasing systems to enhance their chances of participating in future contracts.

## 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/e7c6c9be-2fda-44fc-85f9-20950a243791 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,038 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,038 |
| 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 | NORTH WEALDEN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c6c9be-2fda-44fc-85f9-20950a243791
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c6c9be-2fda-44fc-85f9-20950a243791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c6c9be-2fda-44fc-85f9-20950a243791
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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