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title: "B23127 - Bus Service 123 and 127"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# B23127 - Bus Service 123 and 127

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa775e43-190b-4b4c-bffe-727ae706908e

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "B23127 - Bus Service 123 and 127" contract, focusing on public-service buses within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £338,454.94, is funded by the council and includes extension periods of two years each. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract runs from 23 July 2023 to 20 April 2030. The award was made active on 5 September 2023, and the notice was published on 27 September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public transportation sector, particularly for those specialising in bus services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its nature and procurement approach. COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD has been awarded the contract, showcasing their capability to provide efficient regional transportation solutions. Businesses looking to expand in the public infrastructure domain will find similar opportunities rewarding, especially within dynamic purchasing systems.

## 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. This contract has been awarded. Extension applied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6d4ad-f166-4e3f-9843-24b8d7387f03 |
| 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 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2023 - 20 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £338,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £338,454 |
| 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 10:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6d4ad-f166-4e3f-9843-24b8d7387f03
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6d4ad-f166-4e3f-9843-24b8d7387f03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6d4ad-f166-4e3f-9843-24b8d7387f03
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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