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title: "B23355 - Bus Service 355"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23355 - Bus Service 355

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef50a9c5-53c3-45ea-aeb0-3eb36f7f8521

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the Bus Service 355, a council-funded service within the public-service buses industry category. The contract was awarded on 5th May 2023 to RAMBLER COACHES LIMITED, with the initial contract term ending on 25th April 2026, and potential extensions up to 2030. The service operates in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract guarantees revenue and is valued at £496,090 GBP, subject to RPIX increases starting from the second contract year.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for growth in the transportation sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its revenue-guaranteed nature. Businesses experienced in providing public-service bus operations and who are adept at flexible service management could greatly benefit. The dynamic purchasing system allows for adaptive procurement strategies, making it suitable for organizations that are agile and capable of managing service demands in the South East region effectively.

## 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. Revenue guaranteed service = Council will pay contract value minus revenue acheived.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690fd67-95a0-4103-b55d-e230746497cf |
| 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 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £496,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,090 |
| 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 | RAMBLER COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690fd67-95a0-4103-b55d-e230746497cf
- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690fd67-95a0-4103-b55d-e230746497cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690fd67-95a0-4103-b55d-e230746497cf
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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