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title: "Contract B24318 Bus Service 318"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edb0cbb7-2fce-4020-886c-d62c95f08a6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Contract B24318 Bus Service 318

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edb0cbb7-2fce-4020-886c-d62c95f08a6c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Contract B24318 Bus Service 318" has been completed and awarded by East Sussex County Council. The contract involves council-funded public-service buses operating in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2024 and concluding on 20th April 2030. This services contract is valued at £461,700 and is subject to an RPIX increase from the second year. The award was officially published on 7th June 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those equipped to handle council-funded operations and engagement with established procurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable contenders, aligning with the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses such as "COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD" — the successful supplier — exemplify the type of organisations well-suited to leverage this opportunity for enhancing service delivery across regional public transport networks.

## Notice

Council funded bus service (This contract has been awarded) Value stated includes extension periods (2 years plus 2 years). End date stated is end of initial term. This contract is subject to a RPIX increase from Contract Year 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6341d-72ee-42d5-9041-c3a54c788159 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £461,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £461,700 |
| 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 11:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6341d-72ee-42d5-9041-c3a54c788159
- 7 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6341d-72ee-42d5-9041-c3a54c788159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6341d-72ee-42d5-9041-c3a54c788159
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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