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title: "B23228B - Bus Service 228 and 229"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23228B - Bus Service 228 and 229

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d410e8b7-0540-49dd-86f1-399e9100a5ca

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the council-funded bus service under the title "B23228B - Bus Service 228 and 229". The contract falls within the public-service buses category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2023 and will run until 20 April 2030, with the award being active as of 5 September 2023. The total contract value is £771,179.33, subject to extension to the stated period. The process has reached the awards stage, indicating a successful completion.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With East Sussex County Council as the buyer, businesses specialising in transportation services and bus provision have the potential to expand their operations through participating in similar tenders. COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD has been selected as the supplier, a testament to the advantageous nature of such procurement opportunities for well-suited businesses in the public-service transportation sector.

## 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. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c506220c-74ba-4933-a379-7e8eb2000192 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £771,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £771,179 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c506220c-74ba-4933-a379-7e8eb2000192
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c506220c-74ba-4933-a379-7e8eb2000192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c506220c-74ba-4933-a379-7e8eb2000192
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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