--- title: "B239004 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 4 - Uckfield (Award of Contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-07" --- # B239004 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 4 - Uckfield (Award of Contract) Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1ae0301-ec7c-4f48-bac2-21df72271d8c.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded the contract for the "B239004 - Digital Demand Responsive Transport - Zone 4 - Uckfield" as part of a government-funded (BSIP) scheme aimed at enhancing mobility and access within the county. The contract has been awarded to East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, with an initial term running from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, and an option for a one-year extension until 31st March 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically public-service buses (CPV code 34121100), and will serve the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the total contract value is £367,800. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in digital demand responsive transport systems. The contract's integration into the broader transport network, including connections with rail, bus services, and Mobility Hubs, offers potential for innovative solutions and improved service delivery. Businesses capable of providing efficient, responsive, and scalable transport options will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capability in enhancing regional mobility infrastructure. ## Notice Government funded (BSIP) scheme to create significant improvement in mobility and providing greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs. 1 of 10 zones. This contract has been awarded. Additional Information End date stated is the initial term only (2 years). If the Department for Transport (DfT) agree to an extension of a further year, the contract will end on 31/03/2026. Value stated includes extension period but does not include a charge for operational mileage. This value is also gross spend and does not take into account any revenue received by the Council. As of 01st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d45fb88-1465-4f2d-a944-2753ff30b738 | | 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 | 7 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £367,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £367,800 | | 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 - 7 Mar 2025 at 09:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d45fb88-1465-4f2d-a944-2753ff30b738 - 26 Jul 2023 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d45fb88-1465-4f2d-a944-2753ff30b738 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d45fb88-1465-4f2d-a944-2753ff30b738 7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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