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title: "B361066A Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle - Robertsbridge - Flimwell - Hawkhurst - Wadhurst - Tunbridge Wells"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B361066A Bus Service 1066: Hastings - Battle - Robertsbridge - Flimwell - Hawkhurst - Wadhurst - Tunbridge Wells

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f8827a-341a-4064-86bb-99fa7efcefeb

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the bus service contract titled "B361066A Bus Service 1066," covering locations from Hastings to Tunbridge Wells in the South East of England. The tender, classified under public-service buses, follows a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £2,907,903 including the potential extension, spans three years with a possible three-year extension, starting from 12 April 2026 to 7 April 2029. The award was made to East Kent Road Car Company Limited, with the award notice published on 29 April 2026.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in public-service transportation, to contribute to growing local services and delivering commuter capacity in the South East region. Due to its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the tender can foster new partnerships and provide stability for businesses aiming to expand their operational reach within the public transport domain. The successful applicant retains fare income, creating additional revenue streams and potential benefits to operators willing to offer competitive service solutions.

## Notice

Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS2,907,903 (includes extension) Fare income retained by operator Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00218845-fa40-4620-925c-8cf52075f04f |
| 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 | £2,907,903 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,907,903 |
| 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 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00218845-fa40-4620-925c-8cf52075f04f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00218845-fa40-4620-925c-8cf52075f04f
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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