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title: "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1803067-04f9-45e9-a837-8559700786d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1803067-04f9-45e9-a837-8559700786d8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council aimed to award a contract for the "Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus". This service falls under the public-service buses category and is set to operate in designated areas across the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process ended on 21 January 2026, with the award successfully announced on 26 March 2026. The contract spans three years, beginning on 1 April 2026, with a potential three-year extension, valued at £562,085.04.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to expand within the digital transport service industry. The awarded project will support local mobility and innovation, making it a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport systems and technological solutions. Companies with experience in deploying and managing responsive transport services would find this tender particularly lucrative, allowing them to leverage the potential to extend the contract into a longer-term engagement.

## Notice

This contract (S05PM) is for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service operated by ESCC within designated operating areas. Call off from SCC, ESCC and WSCC Public Bus DPS. Contract Length: 3 years plus 3 year potential extension option. Contract Value: PS562,085.04 (includes extension) This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c5c94d-52b4-4925-9ca3-ab445a099f73 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £562,085 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £562,085 |
| 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 | EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c5c94d-52b4-4925-9ca3-ab445a099f73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c5c94d-52b4-4925-9ca3-ab445a099f73
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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