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title: "B23129 - Bus Service 129"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# B23129 - Bus Service 129

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef6b0283-01e5-4580-ad1f-156382a4d419

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the contracting process for the bus service 129, a council-funded service designed to operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of public-service buses, employed a selective procurement method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement commenced with the award dated 3rd July 2023, following the tender period ending on 13th January 2023. The contractual agreement extends from 23rd July 2023 to 25th April 2026, and it is subject to an annual price review with a total contract value of £443,367.

This procurement for the bus service offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable bus operations within specified regions. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with revenue guaranteed by the council. Organisations like Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA), which have been successfully awarded the contract, exemplify entities well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities to expand their operations and service offerings in the public 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. 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/e096c870-ed54-4670-8450-8c5a3bf15ca8 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £443,367 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £443,367 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA (CTLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e096c870-ed54-4670-8450-8c5a3bf15ca8
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e096c870-ed54-4670-8450-8c5a3bf15ca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e096c870-ed54-4670-8450-8c5a3bf15ca8
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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